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The Hearst Castle

Hearst Castle is a park on the central California coast and a National Historic Landmark. It was designed by Julia Morgan for William Randolph Hearst from 1919 until 1947. In 1957, the owner donated the fortune to the state of California. Since that time it has been a state historic park where its large collection of art and antiques are open for public tours. Despite its location far from any urban center, the site attracts roughly one million visitors per year.

Guided Tours

• Tour One is recommended for first time visitors. It now includes the movie, Hearst Castle Building the Dream.

• Tour Two gives visitors a closer look at the main house's upper floors, Mr. Hearst's private suite, the libraries, and the kitchen.

• Tour Three looks at the Castle's North Wing, guest rooms and guest house Casa Del Monte.

• Tour Four includes the impressive gardens and grounds, the largest guesthouse, the wine basement, and the Hidden Terrace.

• The evening tour is a special tour that allows visitors to experience the Castle at night as one of the Hearst's own visitors might have.

Ticket Prices

Hearst Castle accepts VISA, Master Card, American Express and Discover. Free day use parking is available for automobiles, motorcycles, tour buses and recreational vehicles.

Tours

Adult

Ages 6-17

Tour 1

$24

$12

Tours 2, 3 or 4

$24

$12

Evening tour

$30

$15

* Children under 6 are free when accompanied by a paying adult.

Reservation (预订）Information

Reservation Call Center Hours

Dates

Monday-Friday

Saturday-Sunday

March-September

8am to 6pm

8am to 6pm

October-February

9am to 5pm

9am to 3pm

While tickets may be purchased at the Visitor Center upon arrival, tour reservations can be made online now or by calling 1-800-444-4445, see below for times.

Visit www.hearstcastle.org for more information.

1.Who does the Hearst Castle belong to at present?

A. William Randolph Hearst. B. Julia Morgan.

C. The Hearst Corporation. D. The state of California.

2.If you are quite interested in wine, which tour will you choose?

A. Tour One. B. Tour Two.

C. Tour Three. D. Tour Four.

3.If a couple take Tour One with their 5-year-old son, how much will they pay for the tickets?

A. 36. B. 48

C. 60. D. 75.

4.Which of the following is the available time to book tickets by phone?

A. At 8 am on Monday in February. B. At 9 am on Sunday in March.

C. At 7 pm on Friday in September. D. At 6 pm on Saturday in October.

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