Introduction to Attractions on the Antarctic Peninsula
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In Antarctic travel, the landing on the "single island" referred to in the single island itinerary is the landing on the Antarctic Peninsula. Antarctic Peninsula (Antarctic Peninsula) is a peninsula in West Antarctica, located on the opposite coast of South America, and is the only land in the whole Antarctica outside the Antarctic Circle, and the highest peak of Antarctica, Mount Vinson, is located in the Antarctic Peninsula. Antarctica's highest peak, Mount Vinson, is located on the Antarctic Peninsula. The climate of the Antarctic Peninsula is comparable to that of other parts of Antarctica, so the island is rich in ecological landscapes and natural resources, and there are a large number of scientific research stations. The Antarctic Peninsula is also the most important and iconic place for Antarctic tourism, and all major tourist routes, including single-island, two-island, and three-island routes, will land on the Antarctic Peninsula.
In this article, we will introduce the common landing points and highlights of the Antarctic Peninsula in detail.
1. Portal Point
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Cape Portal is located in Graham Land, the northernmost part of the Antarctic Peninsula, and is the entry point to the Reclus Peninsula. The surrounding mountains, glaciers, and ice tongues that extend to sea level make for beautiful scenery.
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In 1956, the British built a refuge hut here so that they could use the nearby snowy slopes to access the Peninsula Plateau. The hut was dismantled in 1997 and is now housed in a museum in the capital of the Falkland Islands.
2. Graham Passage
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Graham Channel is located north of Charlotte Bay at the northern tip of the Antarctic Peninsula. (Charlotte Bay)This strait is famous for its narrow glacial channels. With the nearby Murray Islands (Murray Islands)The Belgian explorers in1898The Antarctic Peninsula was included as part of the Antarctic Peninsula when the map was drawn up in 1971.
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3. Cierva Cove
Summer research station in Silva Bay. Credit: Silversea
Sylva Bay, located in a protected area at the northern tip of the Antarctic Peninsula, is famous for its spectacular icebergs and snowy landscapes, which can often be glimpsed on a sea cruise aboard a rubber dinghy. Near Sylva Bay is also the Argentine Summer Research Station (Primavera). The waters are rich in krill, so there is an abundance of wildlife around, including penguins, seals, and whales.
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4. Mikkelsen Harbour
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Mickelson Harbor's name suggests that it is a harbor, but in fact it is a small island. In the 19th century, it was used by whalers to moor the ships of the whaling factories, so you can see many Gentoo penguins and a few Wilde seals, as well as shipwrecks and whale bones left behind by the whalers. There is also a hut with a locked door.
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5. Neko Harbour
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When you land in Nyck Harbor, walk along the ridge and you'll see a spectacular view of Andvord Bay. It was named after the Neko, a whale factory ship that used to call here frequently.
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6. Danco Island
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Danco Island, located on the Danco Coast in Graham Land, south of the Herrera Channel, is 2 kilometers long and is one of the traditional landing points on Antarctic trips. It was first mapped by Adrien de Gerlache, a member of the Belgian Antarctic Expedition of 1897-1899, and named for Emile Danco, a Belgian Antarctic Expeditioniste, a geophysicist, who died on the Expedition in 1898. Danco, a geophysicist and member of the Belgian Antarctic expedition who died on the expedition in 1898. Danco Island is home to 1,600 pairs of Gentoo penguins, which usually breed on the higher slopes where visitors can see them. Since it snows most days on Danco Island, it has become one of the top spots for snowshoe hiking, with spectacular views over the Herrera Channel.
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7. Lemaire Channel
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The Lima Channel, also known as the Lemaire Channel, is the most iconic place in the Antarctic. Located in the narrow sea between the Antarctic continent and Booth Island (Booth Island), the entire section of the channel is 11 kilometers long and 1.6 kilometers wide, with spectacular scenery along the way, and therefore has the reputation of being the most beautiful waterway in Antarctica. Lima Channel is very narrow, the narrowest section is only 800 meters wide, coupled with the ice floes can pass through the channel is very narrow. It is also known as the "Click Channel" by National Geographic magazine, with steep mountains on both sides of the channel, thick snow that never melts, and the magnificent ice floes on the channel reflecting each other, and every time you pass through this section of the water, the whole deck will be filled with the sound of shutterbugs. There is also a good chance of spotting orcas or humpback whales while traveling through this area.
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8. Port Charcot
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Port Charcot is one of the most popular habitats for penguins, but there is a phenomenon that is visible to the naked eye, which is worrying to scientists - the growth of red algae blooms. Red algae can damage the world's ice sheets, causing them to melt faster, and the Antarctic is gradually seeing a lot of red snow and brown ice as a result of this phenomenon.
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9. Deception Island
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Decepcion Island, also known as Deception Island. On Decepcion Island, one of the landing points is Baily Head on the southeastern tip of the island, which is home to the largest population of Chinstrap Penguins in the Antarctic Peninsula. According to the data, in 2011, there were more than 50,000 pairs of Chinstrap penguins living here, but with the influence of various factors, the number of penguins continues to decline.
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A whaling station was once set up on Decepcion Island, and the oil refining facilities of the station can still be seen at the site. Due to the large number of whales being killed, the whale population declined drastically. Later on, as the whaling activities were not profitable, these facilities were turned into a listening station for the British during the World War II, and later on, they were provided to scientific expeditions for their use. Later, in the 1960s, a volcanic eruption on the island left these facilities in ruins.
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10. Elephant Point
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Elephant Point is one of the landing sites in the Antarctic Peninsula, located in the South Shetland Islands, the latitude is in the northern part of the island, so the island has a lush green scene. In the 19th century, seal hunting used to be popular here, but now it has become a paradise for elephant seals, which can be seen everywhere, either lying around or being mischievous, or barking at each other at the drop of a hat.
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The Antarctic Peninsula has so many amazing attractions that I can't list them all in this article. What is your most memorable attraction? Welcome to share with us.
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