When it comes to traveling to the United States, many friends will be worried about the lack of flights, high prices and safety risks, but Las Vegas, located in the western United States, is actually worth visiting.
Mainly, it's pretty safe.
How would I describe this safety? Late one night in mid-January, at 12 o'clock in the middle of the night, I took a bus alone from Strip Main Street in Las Vegas to Fremont Avenue, the old town of Las Vegas.
Actually, I didn't have such a plan before, it was just a matter of walking.
I started with the intention of staying in Las Vegas for five days and leaving after watching CES. As a result, I didn't expect that 5 days was not enough, so I ran to Ctrip to grab a tail order and stayed at the Horseshoe Bay Hotel, which was the former Bally's, with more than 300 yuan and very cost-effective.
After arranging a one-day stay and packing my luggage, I went to the airport to return the car and took the CX bus back to the hotel.
This Horseshoe Bend hotel is ideally located right at the intersection of Las Vegas Main Street and CX Airport Line buses, as well as in the heart of the main city center, within walking distance of major hotels and casinos.
Because it wasn't the first time I've been here, I don't have to see the night view on the main street, and the fountain in Bellagio was also under maintenance in January this year, and when I wandered around the hotel at night, it occurred to me that I still had a 24-hour bus ticket for 5 dollars.
In order not to waste this ticket, I decided to take a bus to the old town north of Las Vegas to explore the whole town.
Speaking of this old town, I made a short stay here when I first came to Las Vegas ten years ago. At that time, I chose to stay here, mainly because of the affordable hotel prices during the exhibition, however, I only stayed for one night that time, and I did not appreciate the charm of this place.
It's all here, this time, take a good card. At 12 o'clock in the middle of the night, I stepped on the bus to the old town.
Are you afraid of taking public transportation at night in the United States?
I was scared at first. Indeed, when I got in the car, I was inevitably a little apprehensive.
Looking around, the passengers weren't homeless or addicts, and I couldn't completely let my guard down despite the bright lights and the right air conditioning.
Luckily, there aren't many passengers on board, and the route passes through several sightseeing spots. Even though I was the only normal tourist on the bus, the whole trip went smoothly and there were no incidents.
In order to defend myself, I deliberately brought a folding tripod with me. Due to the slippery chair, the tripod fell off several times, causing the passengers in the front and rear seats to sit up from their lying down position and look at me with dissatisfaction.
In fact, I was quite panicked at the time.
Later I realized that it might be the sound of the fall disturbing their dreams.
The buses on Main Street in Las Vegas run on a loop and take about two hours each way, making it a warm and comfortable haven for homeless people to inhabit the buses 24 hours a day.
The bus from the Paris Hotel made its way through the night, and after about half an hour, I finally arrived in the old town, the rue Fremont.
It's one of the oldest neighborhoods in Las Vegas, with plenty of historic buildings and unique shopping. Here, you can not only appreciate the history of Las Vegas, but also find some unique souvenirs.
The centerpiece of the old town is Fremont Avenue, which gives me a sense of the sight of Beijing's World Trade Mall.
As a characteristic street in Las Vegas, Fremont Street once spent $70 million to create a high-tech sound and light show project. The project, which consists of 12.5 million LED lights and spans four blocks, is known as the "electronic canopy."
When night falls, the light show presents a stunning feast for the eyes.
Walking through the streets, you can listen to a variety of live music performances at any time. Whether it's passionate jazz, melodious blues, or rock'n'roll, there's something for everyone.
Las Vegas has always had a vibrant nightlife, and while Strip Avenue is bustling with lights, Fremont Street is not far behind, with a variety of bars, clubs, and restaurants to suit your entertainment tastes.
As one of the few free to visit attractions in Las Vegas, Fremont Street is definitely worth a visit at night.
During the day, it may seem a little uneventful and relatively uncrowded, but when night falls, it transforms into a dazzling jewel with truly breathtaking lighting effects.
I wandered around this brightly lit world for more than an hour, returning to the bus station at 2 o'clock in the middle of the night to catch the return bus.
Since the bus stop for the outbound and return trips is not in the same place, I was worried about safety, but when I walked there, I realized that the neighborhood was quite lively and there was no unsafe situation.
A bus happened to stop next to the platform, and I didn't hesitate to get on the bus. On the way back, everything was calm as usual, and after more than half an hour, I arrived at the hotel smoothly, and after getting off the bus, I went straight back to my room to rest.
Finally, let's talk about the new landmark in Las Vegas that costs up to $2.3 billion - Big Ball.
I passed by this place several times during my 7 days and 6 nights in Las Vegas, and although I didn't go in to see it, it was shocking enough from the different angles outside.
If you want to see the Big Ball at night, it is recommended to drive up to the top floor of the Encor Hotel Self Parking Building, from where you can get an unobstructed view of the Big Ball.
And there is no parking fee for 3 hours here, and you can leave after shooting, which is suitable.
When you have the chance to visit Las Vegas, don't miss out on this great viewpoint!
Coming from: Trip to the end of the Zhou Dynasty
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