Charming Chicago｜Millennium Park, a brilliant intersection of modern art and urban scenery.

Here is a guide to visiting Chicago Millennium Park: 1. Preliminary preparation: • Documents: Apply for a US visa in advance and make sure it is valid. At the same time, please bring your passport or other valid identification documents. • Clothing: Prepare appropriate clothing according to the season you are traveling. Chicago has four distinct seasons. Summers are warm but there may be thunderstorms, so you need to bring light and breathable summer clothes and rain gear. Winters are cold and snowy, so you need to prepare thick coats, scarves, gloves, hats and other warm clothing. • Camera: Millennium Park has many unique buildings and landscapes. Bring a camera or a mobile phone with a good camera function to record the beautiful moments. • Other items: Prepare comfortable walking shoes as you may need to walk for a long time in the park; bring sunscreen and sunglasses (in summer); if you plan to stay in the park for a long time, you can prepare some snacks and water. 2. Transportation: • Public transportation: • Subway: Take the Brown Line, Green Line, Orange Line, Purple Line, or Pink Line to Randolph/Wabash or Madison/Wabash station and walk east for 10 minutes to the destination; or take the Red Line to Monroe-Red station and walk east for 15 minutes to the destination. • Bus: Take bus No. 3, 4, 6, 26, or 143 and get off at Michigan & Madison station. • Take a taxi: In downtown Chicago, you can use taxi apps or hail a taxi on the roadside to get to Millennium Park, but be aware that there may be traffic jams during rush hour. • Self-driving: If you rent a car and drive yourself, you can use navigation software to get to Millennium Park. There are some parking lots around the park, but parking fees may be high and you need to pay attention to parking regulations. 3. Visiting time: • Millennium Park is open all year round, from 06:00 to 23:00 daily. It is recommended to go there on a sunny day to better enjoy the scenery of the park. • If you want to avoid the crowds, visit early in the morning or late in the evening. The park is relatively quiet in the early morning, which is suitable for taking photos and enjoying the sunrise; in the evening, you can enjoy the beautiful sunset, and the open-air concert hall may also have light shows and other activities at night. 4. Sightseeing: • Cloud Gate: Also known as the "Big Bean", it is the most famous landmark in Millennium Park. It is constructed from perfectly polished stainless steel panels with a smooth surface that reflects Chicago's unique urban landscape and sky. Visitors can appreciate Cloud Gate from different angles, take photos and feel its unique charm. • Jay Pritzker Music Pavilion: Designed by architect Frank Gehry, it is a spectacular outdoor concert hall. This is where the Music in the Park Festival takes place, which often features free concerts and other exciting events. If time permits, you can enjoy a musical performance here and feel the artistic atmosphere. • Crown Fountain: Consists of a black granite reflecting pool flanked by 50-foot-tall glass towers. Spanish artist Jaime Piranza projected the faces of more than 1,000 Chicago citizens onto LED screens, creating the illusion that fountains were gushing out of their mouths. It was a strange sight. 5. Surrounding food: • Acanto: Located across from Millennium Park, this is an Italian restaurant. The carpaccio, kale salad, pasta, desserts and cocktails are all excellent, and the atmosphere is casual and approachable. • Food trucks in Millennium Park: Sometimes there are food trucks in the park, providing fast food such as hot dogs, hamburgers, ice cream, etc., so that tourists can quickly solve their dining problems. 6. Surrounding accommodation: • Radisson Blu Aqua Hotel Chicago: Very close to Millennium Park and within walking distance. The hotel rooms are comfortable, with beautiful views of Lake Michigan outside the window, and free wifi. • Trump International Hotel and Tower: is a 5-star hotel located approximately 13 minutes’ walk from Millennium Park. The hotel is fully equipped with a variety of room options. You can also enjoy traditional Chicago cuisine in the restaurant. 7. Other activities: • Attend park events: Follow Millennium Park’s official website or social media accounts to learn about events in the park. For example, there may be outdoor movie screenings, art exhibitions, and other activities in the summer, and recreational activities such as ice skating in the winter. • Sightseeing in the surrounding area: There are many other attractions worth visiting around Millennium Park, such as the Art Institute of Chicago, Navy Pier, etc. You can arrange time to visit them together to enrich your travel experience.