Road trips are a unique form of travel that is based on road culture and has become increasingly sophisticated in Europe and the United States, with comprehensive route coverage.
For those traveling in the United States, Greyhound buses are a common sight on interstate highways, providing more in-depth and flexible travel than trains or planes.
During the 2010 World Expo, CYTS introduced the concept of road travel to China for the first time, creating the road travel brand "Sunshine Bus."
China's highway system is no less developed than those of Europe and the United States, with a large number of scenic avenues constructed, and road culture is gradually taking root in the hearts of the public through movies and novels. The era of road tourism in China has begun at the right time.
"It's not about the destination, it's about the journey." This phrase best captures the essence of road travel. Trying a new way to travel is like visiting a country that speaks a different language, allowing you to learn more about both the trip and yourself.
Road trips in the US can take as little as a day or two or as long as a month, and none of these roads will disappoint you.
1. California State Route 1
California State Route 1, which winds along the Pacific Ocean from Los Angeles and passes through iconic beach cities such as Santa Monica, Malibu, and Santa Barbara, as well as natural wonders like Big Sur, San Francisco, and Point Reyes National Seashore Park, spans 1,055 kilometers.
2. Route 66
Route 66, the most famous and first interstate highway in the United States to cross the East Coast, is 3,943 miles long and runs from Chicago to Santa Monica on the West Coast through eight states: Illinois, Missouri, Kansas, Oklahoma, Texas, New Mexico, and California.
After the rise of modern highways, Route 66 fell into disrepair, but through private efforts, the current "Historic Route 66" has been preserved as a pilgrimage destination for motorists and road enthusiasts.
3. Highway 61
Highway 61, which spans 2,253 kilometers from Nashville, Tennessee, the most famous country music town, to New Orleans, Louisiana, the birthplace of jazz, is known as the "Blues Highway." Along the way, you can visit iconic music sites such as the American Soul Museum, the Cradle of Rock - Sun Studio, and the B.B. King Museum.
4. The North Coast 500 Mile Loop
The North Coast 500 Mile Loop, which officially opened in 2015, spans 500 miles and offers stunning views of "Cape Russ," the northwestern point of the British Isles, and "Cape John," the northeastern point. The Grand Tour begins and ends in Inverness, where you can visit the scenic Cairngorm Mountain National Park and Roger's Falls.
Along the way, you'll pass through many small villages of northern Scotland, such as Applecross, where rows of houses stand in neat rows along the Highland coast (known locally as "Shore Street" or "The Street").
The Grand Tour will also take you to the northeast of Scotland, such as Alleppey, a small town on the shores of Loch Broom, where you can take a ferry trip to the Outer Hebrides or visit the Alleppey Museum.
