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A dream trip above the clouds: Climb to the top of Mauna Kea to watch the sunset

📍Address of the attraction: Mauna Kea Observatory 🚗Transportation to the attraction: There are only two ways to get there: self-driving or joining a tour group 👍️Must-visit attractions: There is a museum at the mid-mountain checkpoint that explains the formation of the mountain. There is a must-visit restroom, as there is no restroom after going up the mountain. 🎟️Ticket related: No tickets required 💗Other tips: [Heart] Self-driving cars must be four-wheel drive! The vehicle must be checked and verified to be a four-wheel drive vehicle. Because the mountain road is very steep, you must drive slowly. [Heart] At the same time, due to the sudden increase in altitude, it is easy to suffer from hypoxia, so the driver must be in good physical condition. [Heart] The temperature difference between the mountain and the foot of the mountain is more than 10 degrees, so be sure to bring thick clothes and keep warm. [Heart] Don’t jump around too much at high altitudes. Walk slowly and enjoy the view. [Heart] Check the sunset time and go up the mountain one hour in advance. [Heart] Bring hot water with you, it’s very dry on the mountain and there are only places to add cold water. [Heart] The package for the group tour includes a lunch box, a bottle of water, and a rented coat (I saw other people's configurations. We don't know where to register for self-driving, but it should be available at the local travel agency) In the Hawaiian Islands in the Pacific Ocean, Mauna Kea is a treasure that cannot be missed. It is about 4,205 meters above sea level and is an excellent astronomical observation point. In the evening, the sun sets and the sunset on Mauna Kea arrives. Standing on the top of the mountain, you can see the endless mountains and the vast Pacific Ocean. As the sun sets, the sky is dyed orange-red, and the clouds are constantly changing in strange shapes. When the sun touched the sea level, the sky turned blood red and the sea looked like a sea of ​​fire.
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Posted: Jan 13, 2025
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