点评:After enjoying “Niagara Takes Flight,” my partner and I partook in the epic Journey Behind the Falls at Table Rock Centre. We went at a later time – after 4PM – so the whole experience didn’t seem overly crowded, in contrast to some of the earlier TripAdvisor reports. It did take about half an hour to reach the elevators, but that didn’t seem unreasonable given that it was the high tourist season; and besides, there are plenty of historical displays, write-ups and artwork to keep one amused while you wait!
Prior to descending 125 feet in the elevators to the tunnels and viewpoints, staff on hand, in the queue area, distribute plastic yellow ponchos. The ponchos aren’t required, but if you want to somewhat protect yourself from getting completely wet then it’s recommended you put them on! We’d suggest donning the ponchos AFTER you exit the elevator; otherwise, you’re liable to get sweaty because it does get fairly warm in the queue above ground. Note: As we boarded the elevator, the staff person suggested we only visit a single tunnel “viewing portal” rather than both because “the view is exactly the same.” Indeed, this turned out to be true but we still patronized both anyway before going to the outside observation deck.
The tunnels are somewhat narrow – and I can see how some might feel a sense of claustrophobia in here if it’s crowded – but it wasn’t hectic during our visit, so we had no issue. The tunnel “viewing portals” were pretty neat. Seeing and hearing the massive volumes of water, from a new perspective, cascading overhead is quite humbling. We didn’t spend much time at the “portals” (being respectful of others who were waiting to see “behind the falls”), but there is a fun infographic at each site showing you exactly where you are behind the Horseshoe Falls.
After taking in the two “viewing portals” behind the falls, we made our way to the observation deck – and this is the real reason to come down here, in my opinion. There are two decks, connected by stairs, on which to view the falls – and both are equally good. It is also here where the poncho does its work; or, at least tries to. With all the spray from the cascading falls, you will get very wet; however, that’s all part of the fun. It’s truly awe-inspiring to see this beautiful landmark up close and from such a unique vantage point. Indeed, the observation deck can get busy, but the sheer awesomeness of Niagara Falls cancels the people out. It’s just you and the falls and it’s a beautiful thing.
When we made our way back towards the elevators we had no wait. In short, the Journey Behind the Falls is totally worth it – especially with the Niagara Falls Pass (which we had). Enjoy!
翻译:在欣赏完“尼亚加拉腾飞”表演后,我和伴侣又去体验了位于桌岩中心的“瀑布背后之旅”这一精彩项目。我们是在下午4点之后去的,因此整个体验过程并不像TripAdvisor上的一些评论所说的那样拥挤不堪。虽然花了大约半小时才排到乘坐电梯的资格,但考虑到当时正值旅游旺季,这样的等待时间也还算可以接受;况且沿途还有很多历史展览可供观看。有一些文章和艺术作品,能在你等待时为你带来乐趣!
在乘坐电梯下到125英尺深的隧道及观景台之前,排队区的工作人员会分发黄色塑料雨衣。虽然并非必须穿着,但如果你想避免全身湿透的话,建议还是穿上它们!我们建议你在 exiting the elevator后才穿上雨衣;否则……你很可能会出汗,因为地面上的排队区确实相当暖和。注意:当我们进入电梯后,工作人员建议我们只去其中一个“隧道观景口”参观,而不必两个都去,因为“看到的景色完全一样”。事实也确实如此,但我们还是把两个观景口都逛了一遍,之后才前往室外的观景台。这些隧道有些狭窄——我能理解为什么人多的时候有些人会感到幽闭恐惧——不过我们参观时并没有出现拥挤的情况,因此也没觉得有什么问题。那些隧道里的“观景口”相当不错。从全新的视角目睹并聆听大量水流从头顶倾泻而下的景象,真的令人心生敬畏。我们没有在那些“观景口”处停留太久(毕竟要体谅那些也想一睹“瀑布背后”景象的其他游客)。不过每个景点都有一个有趣的信息图,能准确显示出你身处马蹄形瀑布后方的什么位置。
在体验了瀑布后方的两个“观景窗口”后,我们便前往观景台——在我看来,这才是来这里的真正目的。这里有两处由楼梯相连的观景台,都能很好地观赏瀑布,两者效果不相上下。也正是在这里,雨衣发挥了作用;或者说,至少试图发挥作用吧。由于瀑布溅起的大量水雾……你会被淋得湿透;不过,这也是乐趣的一部分。从如此独特的视角近距离观赏这一壮丽的地标,真是令人叹为观止。的确,观景台上可能会人头攒动,但尼亚加拉大瀑布的震撼之美足以让人忽略周围的人群。此时此刻,只有你和瀑布,真是美不胜收。
当我们返回电梯处时,几乎没怎么等待。简而言之……参观“瀑布后方之旅”绝对物有所值——尤其是购买了尼亚加拉瀑布通票的话(我们就是买的这个)。祝玩得开心!