Jiuzhaigou Travel Recommendations for 2024 (Updated in Apr)
Jiuzhaigou Scenic Area Travel Recommendations for 2024 (Updated in Apr)
Jiuzhaigou really has no off-season, it's stunningly beautiful in any season
🏞️Now in winter, it's surrounded by snow-capped mountains and lakes, it's not a dry season, and it's called a 5A scenic spot because the highest rating is 5A~
I've put together some tips for sisters who are planning to go to Jiuzhaigou⛰ from January to March~👭
【Clothing Match】👔
1, Flat shoes, 👟sports shoes that are good for walking, the photo📷 spots in the scenic area that can be reached on foot are really nice
2, Down jacket thick storm jacket, 🎩wear a hat to avoid headaches from the wind and UV rays
3, Prepare a thick 🧥coat for the evening, the temperature difference between day and night is large, the higher the altitude, the lower the temperature
4, Bring a 🎒small backpack to carry your own things, 😊reduce the burden, each small scenic spot has automatic vending machines for drinks, snacks, and snacks
【Travel Basics】
Jiuzhaigou is laid out in a 'Y' shape with three gorges: Rize Gorge, Zechawa Gorge and Shuzheng Gorge. When you get to the Nuorilang Restaurant, there are two routes, 📍the first one leads to Changhai, 📍the second one leads to the Primeval Forest. The sightseeing bus should go straight to the top of the mountain and then play down slowly. You can choose to walk🚌. The sightseeing bus in the scenic area is a bit like a city bus, with stops at all the important scenic spots. 📍It's worth noting that there's no stop at the Reed Sea, but the scenery is very beautiful, and if time permits, it's recommended to visit🤟
✅Tour route:
🌳Morning: Goukou takes a year➡️Primeval Forest➡️Fangcao Sea➡️Swan Sea➡️Arrow Sea➡️Panda Sea➡️Five Flower Sea➡️Mirror Sea
🌳Noon: Rest and dine at Nuorilang Central Station
🌳Afternoon: Nuorilang Central Station➡️Changhai➡️Five Color Pool➡️Rhinoceros Sea➡️Shuzheng Waterfall➡️Shuzheng Group Sea➡️Spark Sea➡️Bonsai Beach
⚠️⚠️Remember to enter the scenic area early in the morning, the scenic area is very large, if you want to have a deep tour, ❌don't think about going to the scenic area in the afternoon, ⌚otherwise there won't be enough time to play and you'll have to leave
🏞️Usually leave the scenic area around 4.5 in the afternoon, you can consider arranging a Tibetan family bonfire party🎪 in the evening. Jiuzhaigou Thousand Years of Love evening party, experience the unique Tibetan culture🎇
Take the high-speed rail to Jiuzhaigou! Just got back! What I want to say is
Jiuzhaigou finally has high-speed rail service🚄! It saves more than half of the time compared to before, so I took my family on a spontaneous trip!
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Transportation🚄
Chengdu East Station -- Zhenjiang Guan Station (1.5h)
Zhenjiang Guan Station -- Songzhou Passenger Station (50 minutes🆓)
Songzhou Passenger Station -- Jiuzhaigou (2h)
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Jiuzhaigou Group Tour
Time: Depart from the hotel at 7:40, enter the scenic area at 8:30, leave the scenic area at 13:50 to go to the Tibetan village in Aba Prefecture. We played in the scenic area for five to six hours, and arrived in Chengdu at 22:10 in the evening (our group tour time was tight)
Tour route: (Jiuzhaigou as a whole is Y-shaped)
1⃣Five Flower Sea - Pearl Beach Waterfall🚶
2⃣Pearl Beach Waterfall - Mirror Sea🚌
3⃣Mirror Sea - Nuorilang Central Station - Long Sea🚌
4⃣Long Sea - Five Color Pool🚶
5⃣Five Color Pool - Nuorilang Waterfall - Rhinoceros Sea🚌
6⃣Rhinoceros Sea - Shuzheng Waterfall🚶
7⃣Shuzheng Waterfall - Spark Sea🚌
8⃣Spark Sea - Double Dragon Sea - Reed Sea - Bonsai Beach🚶
9⃣Bonsai Beach - Scenic Area Entrance🚌
🔟Scenic Area Entrance - Parking Lot 🚗
How beautiful Jiuzhaigou is in winter, only those who have been there would know
Snowflakes fluttering over the sapphire-like lakes💎
❄The surrounding mountains and forests are covered in silver
❄Waterfalls and lakes are crystal clear
❄Blue ice that can only be seen in winter
Full of winter atmosphere⛄
📍Address: Zhangzha Town, Jiuzhaigou County, Aba, Sichuan
🎫Tickets: Peak season 190 sightseeing car 90 (4.1-11.15)
🌟Off-season: Tickets 80 sightseeing car 80 (11.16-next year 3.31)3
⏰Entrance time: 7:30—14:00
🚌Transportation guide
✈️Plane: Direct flight to Huanglong Airport, 2 hours away from Jiuzhaigou entrance (easy to have altitude sickness, Huanglong is at a high altitude)
🚗Self-driving: 400 kilometers from Chengdu to Jiuzhaigou, 8 hours, many bends, not recommended for first-timers
🚅High-speed train: Sichuan-Qinghai railway high-speed train has been opened to Zhenjiang Pass, making it much easier to get to Jiuzhaigou! It saves half the time compared to self-driving! Recommended❗
🧐Must-visit spots in Jiuzhaigou
✔Spark Sea, Five Flower Sea, Arrow Bamboo Sea, Panda Sea, Mirror Sea, Tree Waterfall
✔Long Sea, Five Color Pool, Reed Sea, Rhinoceros Sea, Primeval Forest
🚙【Jiuzhaigou Autumn and Winter Itinerary】
🌟Jiuzhaigou➕Bipenggou➕Dagu Glacier 4-day tour
Day1: Chengdu-Bipenggou-Heishui/Maoxian
Day2: Heishui/Maoxian-Dagu Glacier-Jiuzhaigou
Day3: Full day deep tour of Jiuzhaigou scenic area
Day4: Jiuzhaigou-Huanglong-Chengdu
🌟Jiuzhaigou➕Four Girls Mountain➕Bipenggou➕Dagu 5-day tour
Day1: Chengdu-Four Girls Mountain Double Bridge Gorge-Wenchuan
Day2: Wenchuan-Bipenggou-Heishui
Day3: Heishui-Dagu Glacier-Songpan-Entrance
Day4: One day tour of Jiuzhaigou-Entrance
Day5: Entrance-Huanglong-Chengdu
⭕Tour suggestions
✔There's no need to visit every spot inside, it will cause visual fatigue and it's very tiring
✔The altitude of Jiuzhaigou is over 2000 meters, generally there won't be altitude sickness, there are oxygen stations at each stop, where you can get oxygen for free
✔Carry some food to replenish energy, after all, there's a long way to go
✔Drones are prohibited in the scenic area, and smoking must be done in designated areas, otherwise there will be a fine
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Jiuzhaigou Travel Guide
When people from the south see Jiuzhaigou in the snow, they are instantly captivated by the beautiful scenery😭😍❄️
As a southerner, this is my first time seeing Jiuzhaigou in the snow. It is said that the roads in western Sichuan are prone to icing in winter🧊❄️, so I prepared anti-skid chains in advance. But after setting off, I found that the road conditions were very good and the journey was smooth😌⛅️. Although there are a bit many trucks on the way🚚, it's not a problem as long as you pay attention⚠️⚠️😅.
If you are departing from Chengdu like us, it is recommended to plan your route in advance and not be greedy to play on the same day. After all, running around on the road all day, both physically and mentally, will be very tiring🗺️💤.
📍Jiuzhaigou is distributed in a Y-shape by Rize Valley, Zechawa Valley, and Shuzheng Valley🌲🏔️. The sightseeing bus in the scenic area is like a city bus, and you can get on and off at any time🚌🚏. Most of the attractions can also get on and off at the original site📸🌄.
➡️➡️Our tour route:
🕰️Morning: Take a bus from the mouth of the valley to the primeval forest, Fangcao Sea, Swan Sea, Arrow Sea, Panda Sea, Five Flower Sea, Mirror Sea🌳🌊.
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🕰️Noon: Rest and dine at Nuorilang Center Station🍽️☕.
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🕰️Afternoon: Depart from Nuorilang Center Station and head to Chang Sea, Five Color Pool, Rhinoceros Sea, Shuzheng Waterfall, Shuzheng Group Sea, Spark Sea, Bonsai Beach🌈💦.
🌸Five Flower Sea
This is a place where people can't help but want to take pictures, especially at noon or around one o'clock in the afternoon when the sun is full and the yellow leaves🍂📸, it's so beautiful that people want to cry😍😢.
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🌸Chang Sea
It is the source of all small seas and is also very beautiful. The blue of the lake is the deepest!💙🌊
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🌸Five Color Pool
The heartwarming blue is very clear💦💎.
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🌸Panda Sea
The color of this sea is like the blue-green of grandma's milk, very gentle💚💧.
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🌸Rhinoceros Sea, Tiger Sea, Spark Sea
The scenery from here will be a bit similar, but the lake is clear and blue, and you can take pictures of the snow-capped mountains in the background and the red leaves are interesting, it's really beautiful!❄️🍁📸
🌸Pearl Beach Waterfall
This is the location of the old version of Journey to the West, don't forget to enter the scenic area in advance, because Jiuzhaigou is really too big, if you don't have enough time, you have to leave in a hurry⏰🎬.
✨✨Our 4-day and 3-night itinerary departing from Chengdu✨✨
Day1: Chengdu-Bipenggou-Heishui-Jiuzhaigou
Day2: Heishui-Dagu Glacier-Jiuzhaigou
Day3: One-day tour of Jiuzhaigou
Day4: Jiuzhaigou-Huanglong-Chengdu🗺️🚗💼
This itinerary is very fulfilling, allowing us to not only appreciate the beautiful scenery, but also experience the life and culture of the locals🌍👨👩👧👦. If you also like to travel, don't miss this beautiful place!😊✈️🌈
Jiuzhaigou's blue
Now, you no longer have to sit on a 7 or 8-hour bus to get to Jiuzhaigou!
🚉Transportation strategy: Take the train from Chengdu East to Zhenjiangguan, which takes about an hour and a half. There are not many direct trains, and there are a lot of people going, so you need to grab a ticket.
After arriving at Zhenjiangguan, if you want to go to Songpan Ancient Town, you can take the free shuttle bus at the exit.
If you're heading to Jiuzhaigou, you can buy your bus ticket in advance on Ctrip. The buses to Jiuzhaigou are located behind the snack stands at the exit, down an unfinished gravel road, leading to an unfinished parking lot. With the bus number sent in the confirmation text message, you can find your bus.
The whole process of finding the bus takes about 10 minutes, and it's about a 3-hour drive from Zhenjiangguan to Jiuzhaigou.
🛏【Hotel strategy】: It's better not to stay in Luneng Town, which is a bit far. It's recommended to stay near the Zangwang Yanwu area, which is within walking distance to the Jiuzhaigou Scenic Area. There are also many restaurants around, which is very convenient. You can also take the return bus from here.
Jiuzhaigou·Aba Tibetan and Qiang Autonomous Prefecture The entire scenic area is Y-shaped. Before April 1st, it's the off-season, and there's a buy-one-get-one-free offer on tickets.
⏳Recommended visit time: One day
🧳Preparations before the trip: You can buy some supplies, water, and snacks, and the pomelo is highly recommended! Oxygen bottles are not really necessary here, as the altitude is not that high, and most people are fine.
⚠️When taking the scenic area sightseeing bus, try to sit on the left side.
From the entrance of the scenic area to Norilang, then choose to go to the left or right line. But actually, there's not much difference, you can finish both lines within one day.
The Primeval Forest, personally, I don't think it's necessary to check in, you can skip getting off.
✅Must experience:
During the off-season, which is also the dry season, the smaller lakes don't have much water, so go straight to the bigger ones. The right line's Wuhuahai, Panda Sea, Arrow Bamboo Sea, Pearl Beach Waterfall, and other series are very beautiful and can be reached on foot.
After finishing one side, go to Norilang Center to switch to the left line. The left line has the Five-Color Pond, but during the dry season, the area of the Five-Color Pond is not as large as in the summer, it looks like a small and exquisite gem.
After finishing the left line, you can go to check in at Shuzheng Valley, which is the main trunk of the Y-shaped area. Recommended spots are Rhino Sea, Shuzheng Waterfall, Reed Sea!
You can walk from Rhino Sea all the way to Bonsai Sea, then take the sightseeing bus back to the entrance of the scenic area. End ✔️
🍽️: There are many Tibetan and Sichuan restaurants in Jiuzhaigou, we just randomly entered one near the scenic area, and the taste was quite good.
It is said that Jiuzhaigou was a sea a long time ago, so the lakes here are called seas. In fact, it is the scattering of sunlight by calcium carbonate particles at the bottom of the water that creates the sea-like blue of Jiuzhaigou. People are the same, wonderful physical or chemical reactions can always bring about a beautiful encounter!
💰Average cost per person: Jiuzhaigou ticket and sightseeing bus adult ticket 280
Accommodation for one night is about 400-500
Bus and high-speed train: 130x2
Eating breakfast, lunch, and dinner can be done for about 60 per person per day, depending on your budget.
So for two days, the average cost per person is about 1000.
📝Note tips: Jiuzhaigou is really crowded during the peak tourist season, so plan ahead. There is no need to hire a guide in the scenic area, as there will be guides on the sightseeing buses, and they will also play tour videos!
Jiuzhaigou Four Seasons Tour | Super Detailed Travel Guide||
|Super Detailed Travel Guide||. About Jiuzhaigou💦
Heaven's Yaochi, people ask for Jiuzhaigou! The beauty of Jiuzhaigou has no beginning and no end! The name Jiuzhaigou comes from the nine Tibetan villages within the scenic area, hence the saying that one who returns from Jiuzhaigou will not bother to look at any other waters!
📜Ticket (includes sightseeing bus): Off-season 160, Peak season 280
🚌About Transportation🚌
1. Various places - Chengdu Tianfu Airport✈ - Take a bus to Jiuzhaigou 9-10h Take a plane to Huanglong Airport 1h
2. Check if there is a direct flight to Huanglong Airport, which is closer to Jiuzhaigou
🏝About Attractions🏝
1. Five-Flower Lake🌊
The lake water of Five-Flower Lake is multicolored, known as the essence of Jiuzhaigou, and October is the most beautiful time for Five-Flower Lake, with crystal clear water and the shore lined with seven-colored leaves intertwined with reflections in the water.
2. Pearl Shoal Waterfall🦪
The Pearl Shoal is full of potholes, and the rapids hitting the potholes create splashes that look like scattered pearls under the sunlight, hence the name 'Pearl Shoal'.
3. Five-Colored Pond💦
The smallest lake in Jiuzhaigou, known as the 'Eye of Jiuzhaigou', the upper part is blue, the lower part is orange-red, the left side is sky blue, and the right side is olive green.
4. Nuorilang Waterfall⛲
One of the large calcified waterfalls, in Tibetan Nuorilang means majestic and tall. The torrential flow comes from the Nuorilang group of seas, flowing down from the top of the waterfall, like the Milky Way pouring down, shaking the valley.
5. Arrow Bamboo Lake🌊
The water flows into the forest, where there are dams formed by collapse, dividing the flow into many streams, falling down along the dams, forming the Arrow Bamboo Lake Waterfall, which is also the filming location for the movie 'Hero'.
🍜About Food🍜
1. Yak Jerky🥓: A local Tibetan specialty, available in various flavors such as spicy, original, floss, and hot & spicy, chewy and highly nutritious!
2. Highland Barley Wine🍸: Highland barley wine is slightly yellow in color, sour with a hint of sweetness, known as 'Tibetan beer', an indispensable drink in the life of Tibetans, and also a fine drink for celebrating festivals and entertaining guests.
3. Butter Tea🍵: The main ingredients of butter tea are butter and milk, and it can also include walnuts, peanuts, sesame seeds, eggs, and salt.
4. Tibetan Hot Pot🍲: The local grass-fed yak bones and herbs are simmered on low heat for seven to eight hours, producing a rich and fragrant yak bone soup.
5. Hand-grabbed Lamb🐐: A very simple and rugged delicacy, the essence is the true taste of lamb, with tender and juicy meat.
✨✨Tips:✨✨
1⃣It is recommended to stay near the scenic area the night before to have enough time to visit all the attractions the next day.
2⃣Drones are not allowed to fly in Jiuzhaigou scenic area, but they can fly in Huanglong scenic area.
3⃣Jiuzhaigou has strong ultraviolet radiation during daylight, be sure to pay attention to sun protection.
4⃣In winter, some roads may be slippery due to ice, try to wear light and non-slip shoes.
5⃣The altitude of Jiuzhaigou is not high, generally there will be no altitude sickness, but if you feel uncomfortable, there are oxygen points and portable oxygen bottles in the scenic area!!!
Jiuzhaigou
Jiuzhaigou is located in Zhangzha Town, Jiuzhaigou County, Aba Tibetan and Qiang Autonomous Prefecture, in the southern section of the Minshan Mountains in the northwestern part of Sichuan Province, China. It is a major branch valley at the source of the Baishui River, which is an upper tributary of the Jialing River in the Yangtze River system.
There are three main tourist routes in Jiuzhaigou: Shuzheng Valley, Zechawa Valley, and Rize Valley. Each valley features a variety of scenic spots, mainly composed of plateau calcified lake groups, calcified waterfall groups, and calcified beach flows. The water landscapes are vast in scale, diverse in type, numerous in quantity, beautiful in form, exquisite in layout, and excellent in environment.
Jiuzhaigou has a forest coverage rate of over 80%, and it is home to a wide variety of national protected species of flora and fauna.
Jiuzhaigou's specialty snacks include Tibetan-style hot pot, roasted sausages, cold mixed walnut flowers, Jiuzhaigou mushroom pot, gastrodia elata pigeon cup, potato glutinous rice cake, roasted whole lamb, hand-grabbed beef steak, Jiuzhaigou persimmon cake, Jiuzhaigou sauerkraut noodles, and more.
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⛱️Tour:
There are too many beautiful spots in Jiuzhaigou, either you take a quick look and check in, or you go in and play for two days, or you painfully give up a few unimportant spots! Otherwise, you will miss the key views like us!
🕘9 o'clock: Depart from the hotel and walk for about ten minutes to the main gate of Jiuzhaigou Scenic Area.
🕤9.40: Take the bus to Changhai and Wuhuachi. Jiuzhaigou is in the shape of a Y (P8), and the bus will randomly pull to one side of the Y.
🕧11.40: We didn't go to the transfer station for lunch, we went directly to the other end of the Y by car. At this time! If UU only has one day to play, you can get off the bus when you get to Wuhua Sea! Then look down all the way to see Pearl Beach, Mirror Sea, Nuorilang Waterfall, Shuzheng Waterfall, etc.
We followed the principle of 'since we are here', got off the bus at Jianzhu Sea, and it was already past four o'clock when we played to Mirror Sea.
🕔5 o'clock: Take the bus to Reed Sea. I was attracted by the Reed Sea when I entered the scenic area, and I said that I must go and see before the sun goes down. But there is no stop at the Reed Sea, you need to walk about 45 minutes after getting off at Huohai Sea. So we gave up the Shuzheng Waterfall and Shuzheng Group Sea, which are said to be the most interesting in Jiuzhaigou, and rushed to Reed Sea.
🕕6 o'clock: When we arrived at Reed Sea, the sun was gone. Although it is not as lively as when the sun shines on the sea when entering the scenic area, there are not many tourists 'grabbing the scenery' at this time.
🕖7 o'clock: Leave the scenic area.
I have been to Jiuzhaigou once before, knowing that it is very beautiful and can play all day. But I didn't expect that I didn't have enough fun from getting up at 7 o'clock to returning to the hotel at 9 o'clock, but my calves were sore for several days after walking all day.
🏠Accommodation:
There are many hotels near the Jiuzhaigou Scenic Area, with off-season prices around 200. There is also accommodation in the scenic area, so you can play inside for two days.
The Colorful Pond still lies within the piles of white snow
Arriving at the Huanglong Scenic Area, the scenery here truly takes one's breath away. Once you climb to the top of the mountain, the sight before you will be staggering—the mountaintop is covered with thick snow, resembling a world of silvery white. Yet at the foot of the mountain, there is no trace of snow, only the green slopes and the crystal-clear streams.
Standing on the mountaintop, overlooking the surrounding mountains and valleys, one feels the greatness and mystery of nature. The air here is fresh, uplifting one's spirits, as if all worries have been cast away to the clouds above.
First time to Jiuzhaigou? This lazy Buddhist guide will help you have fun
Dear friends, are you afraid of missing any fun places on your first trip to Jiuzhaigou? Don't worry, I have a lazy Buddhist travel guide here to teach you how to easily have fun in Jiuzhaigou!
🌟First, we choose to enter the park at 9 am and leave at 5 pm, a full 8 hours! Don't worry, there's enough time! But you don't need to visit every scenic spot, just pick the ones you're interested in.
🌈There are three travel routes in Jiuzhaigou, and each route requires a transfer from the Nuorilang Center in the middle. The best order of play is to take the bus to the highest point first, and then play from top to bottom. As for which scenic spots are worth visiting, I recommend Panda Sea, Five-Color Pond, Pearl Beach Waterfall and Reed Sea, they're really beautiful!
💡If you only have one day to play in Jiuzhaigou, no problem! There's no need to see from beginning to end, because many lakes look similar, and basically look the same without sunshine. So, choose a sunny day to set off, no matter which lake will be beautiful for you to take pictures at will!
🍴About the food and drink in the scenic area, each station has snack and beverage vending machines, the price is a little higher, but still acceptable. And most stations also have power bank machines. If you're hungry, you can find a restaurant in the Nuorilang Center. We were too lazy to go far, so we just had a bowl of instant noodles, which was a bit expensive at 15 yuan a bowl. Later, we heard from the driver that the food in the restaurant was actually not expensive, it was just that we were too lazy, haha.
🎫About ticket purchase, we directly scanned the code to buy at the Jiuzhaigou Center. The adult ticket is 280 yuan, and the children and the elderly are 90 yuan. This price includes the ticket and the round-trip sightseeing bus. There are many sightseeing buses in the scenic area, and there is almost one at each station every minute, so don't worry about not being able to get on the bus. However, there may be a distance of about 800 to 1000 meters between each station, but it's not tiring to walk while watching. If you're playing with the elderly and children and can't walk too much, you can consider buying VIP tickets. You can search for the specific purchase guide yourself.
I hope this lazy Buddhist guide can help you, let you have fun and relax! Remember to save it, so you won't have to worry about going to Jiuzhaigou next time!💪
Jiuzhaigou is absolutely beautiful! You must go!!!
It's so beautiful, it's mind-blowing !!!!
On the first day of my trip, I was numb from sitting in the car. But when I arrived at Jiuzhaigou Scenic Area, I felt it was worth it!!!! It was not in vain that I spent so much time and distance to get here, it's simply too beautiful to describe in words.
I experienced the temperatures and weather of all four seasons in one day here, from snowing in the morning when I went to Changhai, to clearing up when I went to Wuhuachi. Then when we were eating in the middle of the mountain, it started to snow and rain in the scenic area, and it cleared up after more than ten minutes. In conclusion, for those who want to see the mountains and waters of Jiuzhaigou:
⛰【Tourist Attractions Guide】
📌Small Tips:
①You can choose to take a bus from Chengdu to Jiuzhaigou, about eight hours without traffic jams, or fly directly to Huanglong Airport. It is recommended for those who join a group to upgrade to a nanny car, which can be half-reclined with footrests and can be charged, which will be much more comfortable.
②On the way to Jiuzhaigou, except for the free and relatively clean toilets at the service stations on the highway at the beginning, after reaching Wenchuan, you have to pay for the toilets because they are privately owned.
③Don't buy things at rest stops on the way, the last rest stop in Songpan County has a large supermarket with cheap prices.
④Jiuzhaigou Scenic Area is Y-shaped, with Norilang divided into two parts. First take the sightseeing bus to Changhai, then walk to Wuhuachi, then take the bus back to Norilang Transfer Station, have lunch, then take the sightseeing bus (one ticket is universal!) to the direction of the original forest, get off at Jianzuhai, if you have enough time, you can walk down, if not, you can take the bus to each scenic spot.
⑤If you don't want to study the route guide and want to visit each scenic spot in one day, you can choose to buy a Jiuzhaigou vip ticket (an additional 210 on the basis of the sightseeing ticket.), the route is clearly arranged for you, there is a guide on the bus responsible for explaining, the bus and people go together, but it will be time-consuming.
⑥Babies who are afraid of altitude sickness should prepare an oxygen bottle in advance.
⑦The temperature difference between morning and evening is a bit big, so bring thick clothes and down jackets.
⑧Finally, you must wear a pair of comfortable walking shoes, sports shoes or hiking shoes!!!
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⛱️Tour:
There are too many beautiful spots in Jiuzhaigou, either you take a quick look and check in, or you go in and play for two days, or you painfully give up a few unimportant spots! Otherwise, you will miss the key views like us!
🕘9 o'clock: Depart from the hotel and walk for about ten minutes to the main gate of Jiuzhaigou Scenic Area.
🕤9.40: Take the bus to Changhai and Wuhuachi. Jiuzhaigou is in the shape of a Y (P8), and the bus will randomly pull to one side of the Y.
🕧11.40: We didn't go to the transfer station for lunch, we went directly to the other end of the Y by car. At this time! If UU only has one day to play, you can get off the bus when you get to Wuhua Sea! Then look down all the way to see Pearl Beach, Mirror Sea, Nuorilang Waterfall, Shuzheng Waterfall, etc.
We followed the principle of 'since we are here', got off the bus at Jianzhu Sea, and it was already past four o'clock when we played to Mirror Sea.
🕔5 o'clock: Take the bus to Reed Sea. I was attracted by the Reed Sea when I entered the scenic area, and I said that I must go and see before the sun goes down. But there is no stop at the Reed Sea, you need to walk about 45 minutes after getting off at Huohai Sea. So we gave up the Shuzheng Waterfall and Shuzheng Group Sea, which are said to be the most interesting in Jiuzhaigou, and rushed to Reed Sea.
🕕6 o'clock: When we arrived at Reed Sea, the sun was gone. Although it is not as lively as when the sun shines on the sea when entering the scenic area, there are not many tourists 'grabbing the scenery' at this time.
🕖7 o'clock: Leave the scenic area.
I have been to Jiuzhaigou once before, knowing that it is very beautiful and can play all day. But I didn't expect that I didn't have enough fun from getting up at 7 o'clock to returning to the hotel at 9 o'clock, but my calves were sore for several days after walking all day.
🏠Accommodation:
There are many hotels near the Jiuzhaigou Scenic Area, with off-season prices around 200. There is also accommodation in the scenic area, so you can play inside for two days.
Ceiling-level beauty, like a fairyland on earth!
❤Recommended reason: If you want to explore the fairyland on earth, you must not miss Jiuzhaigou!
📍Detailed address:
Jiuzhaigou Scenic Area is located in Aba Tibetan and Qiang Autonomous Prefecture, Sichuan Province. It is famous for its unique natural landscape and unique Tibetan culture. You can enjoy the most primitive natural scenery and experience the most unique Tibetan customs.
🗓Itinerary:
①Jiuzhaigou is beautiful in every season! Colorful and very spectacular scenery.
②Tour route: Jiuzhaigou Scenic Area is very large, it is recommended to follow the 'Y' shape tour, so you can better appreciate each attraction.
👍Most recommended:
Must-see attractions: Changhai, Jianzuhai, Wuhuahai, etc. are the essence of Jiuzhaigou, you must go and feel it.
📝Note tips:
①Due to the high altitude, please pay attention to altitude sickness and sun protection. In addition, smoking is prohibited in the scenic area, please follow the rules.
②The temperature in Jiuzhaigou in winter is relatively low, mostly below 0C, so please be sure to bring rain gear, common medicines and cold-proof clothing before traveling.
Food recommendation: yak meat, barley wine, butter tea, barley cake, yogurt, zanba, pickled noodle pieces, blood sausage In addition, the Tibetan hot pot in Jiuzhaigou is also worth a try. It is mainly made of local yak, with matsutake, yam, barley cake, barley flower, etc. The soup is fresh and delicious. While tasting the food in Jiuzhaigou, you can also feel the strong Tibetan customs.
If you have never been to Jiuzhaigou, you wouldn't know how beautiful its summer can be
The lakes in Jiuzhaigou during summer are truly colorful and dazzling, with shimmering lakes🌊, lush green forests, and magnificent waterfalls, it's like being in a fairyland💐
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✅Travel Arrangement
The layout of Jiuzhaigou scenic area is in the shape of a 'Y'. When you get to the Nuorilang restaurant, it splits into two paths. The first leads to Changhai, and the second to the Primeval Forest. You should take the sightseeing bus directly to the top of the mountain and then enjoy your way down. You can choose to walk or take the sightseeing bus, which operates like a public bus, stopping at each small scenic spot along the way.
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✅Dining:
Whichever side you visit in the morning, return to the Nuorilang Center for lunch. There are fast foods and grilled sausages available.
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✅Tips:
Sit on the left side by the window when taking the bus from the main entrance to the Nuorilang Center, and on the right side by the window when taking the sightseeing bus from the Nuorilang Center to the Primeval Forest station. Due to time constraints, you may not be able to see every spot, so sitting on the side facing the attractions allows you to enjoy the scenery along the way.
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✅If you want to finish touring Jiuzhaigou in one day, you must go early in the morning, otherwise, you really won't be able to finish. Plus, there are fewer people in the morning, which is great for taking photos. If possible, you might want to choose a VIP ticket🎫+ a small car because it really makes the trip much easier.
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✅Portrait Photography and Braiding:
At each scenic spot, there will be vendors offering to take portraits, rent ethnic costumes, braid hair, and sell jewelry, with varying prices. Since there are many vendors, if you're interested, it's a good idea to ask around and compare prices to avoid being overcharged.
Come and see the different beauty of Jiuzhaigou in winter
📍Detailed address:
Jiuzhaigou Scenic Area, Aba, Sichuan
Some ramblings:
I've heard people say that Jiuzhaigou is the most beautiful and colorful in autumn
And in winter, there are just bare mountain tops
The lake freezes and it's not so good-looking
The vegetation is also one color and not very good-looking
But I might have been lucky
I just happened to encounter Jiuzhaigou after it had snowed
And the day I went, the sun was super good
Many of the lakes and waterfalls were not frozen or were half-frozen
The entire scenic area was super beautiful
🌟Highlights:
The completely frozen Changhai Lake
The clear and bottom-visible Wuhua Pool
Glistening under the sun
The sky is very blue
The sun is very warm
It looks especially good on the snow-capped mountains
During the tour, it also snowed a little
Just satisfying my wish as a little potato from the south to see snow
(It's just a bit cold on the hands)
📝Note tips:
The weather in the scenic area is unpredictable
Do a good job of keeping warm when traveling in winter
It is recommended to bring gloves and a scarf
And wear a storm coat type of clothes on the outside
Keep warm, windproof and snowproof
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Zhenzhutan Waterfall Travel Recommendations for 2024 (Updated in Apr)
Winter Limited Western Sichuan Snow Appreciation Route + Guide
🏔 In winter, Western Sichuan boasts superb snowscapes, and you don't need to go to Xinjiang or Tibet to see the clear blue sky and the visible snow-capped mountains.
📣 Outfit
Thermal underwear, sweaters, fleece sweatshirts, jackets, down jackets, thick coats, three-in-one jackets, etc.
Thermal pants, leggings + trousers (it's best to wear two layers, it's really cold!)
Fleece socks (disposable for convenience), snow boots, fleece-lined Doc Martens, hiking boots, etc.!
Knit hats, fleece capes, scarves, gloves (whatever keeps you warm)
⭕️ Where is Western Sichuan suitable for winter fun❓
✅ Jiuzhaigou: "After Jiuzhaigou, no other waters compare", with the clear lakes presenting different kinds of beauty against the backdrop of trees covered with rime.
✨ Mount Siguniang: Streams and fir forests are all covered with white snow, harmonizing with the snow mountain's color palette.
🌟 Seda: The snowfield and the countless maroon-colored houses form a stark contrast, creating a visually stunning effect.
❄️ Bipenggou: A great place for skiing in winter, encompassing beautiful snowscapes of lakes, snow mountains, and forests.
⭕️ Recommended Itinerary
Route
Bipenggou + Dagu Glacier + Yangmaiyong Hard 3 Days
D1: Chengdu - Bipenggou Scenic Area - Huameida Hot Springs - Gouergou Town
D2: Gouergou Town - Miyaluo - Chegu Mountain Scenic Area
D3: Heishui - Dagu Glacier - Mao County - Chengdu
Route
Jiuzhaigou + Huanglong + Mount Siguniang 4 Days
D1: Chengdu - Dujiangyan - Jiuzhaigou
D2: One-day tour of Jiuzhaigou Scenic Area
D3: Jiuzhaigou Valley Entrance - Huanglong Scenic Area - Wenchuan
D4: Wenchuan - Mount Siguniang Shuangqiao Valley - Chengdu
The trip to Jiuzhaigou and Huanglong is unforgettable
Jiuzhaigou and Huanglong have always been renowned, and this Qingming holiday, unable to return home due to the distance, I chose to travel to pass the time.
For college students, making travel plans can be troublesome. To save time and effort, we opted for a group tour. Despite some negative comments about group tours online, we went ahead without hesitation, believing that the essence of life is to experience.
On the first day, most of the time was spent on the road, and the guide patiently explained the history and local customs of the land, making the dull journey interesting. With the guide's humorous speech, I learned about the unique marriage system of the Tibetan people and some simple everyday phrases.
On the second day, we officially started our trip to Jiuzhaigou, the most anticipated part. After arriving at Jiuzhaigou around eight in the morning, the guide let us explore on our own until five in the afternoon. The ample time allowed us to wander leisurely.
The bright and clear blue lakes were a sight to behold, and the endless mountain peaks reflected in the lakes created a stunning landscape. Renting traditional Tibetan attire, we took photos in the beautiful blue waters, creating our own memories. The sightseeing cars everywhere, and the awe-inspiring Pearl Shoal Waterfall, these scenes are forever preserved in our phones.
Even the most eloquent language cannot describe the impact of Jiuzhaigou. Only by being there can one truly understand its wonderful taste.
On the third day, we followed the group to Huanglong. It was raining outside, and snowing in Huanglong. Before even arriving at Huanglong, the snow scenes outside the window were breathtaking. As a child who grew up in the south, seeing snow has always been a luxury. When we arrived at Huanglong, the snow on the ground was like a thick plush blanket, pure white as far as the eye could see. We rolled in the snow, had snowball fights, and created memories unique to our youth. At this time, Huanglong was dressed in silver, with thick snow covering the branches. We then reached the colorful ponds of Huanglong, where a unique phenomenon occurs - travertine. Its formation is a natural marvel.
Shocked and amazed at every turn.
At the best age, we saw the best scenery and left footprints of our youth.
No matter when, go out more, those images from textbooks can only be understood through personal experience.
Jiuzhaigou Four Seasons Tour | Super Detailed Travel Guide||
|Super Detailed Travel Guide||. About Jiuzhaigou💦
Heaven's Yaochi, people ask for Jiuzhaigou! The beauty of Jiuzhaigou has no beginning and no end! The name Jiuzhaigou comes from the nine Tibetan villages within the scenic area, hence the saying that one who returns from Jiuzhaigou will not bother to look at any other waters!
📜Ticket (includes sightseeing bus): Off-season 160, Peak season 280
🚌About Transportation🚌
1. Various places - Chengdu Tianfu Airport✈ - Take a bus to Jiuzhaigou 9-10h Take a plane to Huanglong Airport 1h
2. Check if there is a direct flight to Huanglong Airport, which is closer to Jiuzhaigou
🏝About Attractions🏝
1. Five-Flower Lake🌊
The lake water of Five-Flower Lake is multicolored, known as the essence of Jiuzhaigou, and October is the most beautiful time for Five-Flower Lake, with crystal clear water and the shore lined with seven-colored leaves intertwined with reflections in the water.
2. Pearl Shoal Waterfall🦪
The Pearl Shoal is full of potholes, and the rapids hitting the potholes create splashes that look like scattered pearls under the sunlight, hence the name 'Pearl Shoal'.
3. Five-Colored Pond💦
The smallest lake in Jiuzhaigou, known as the 'Eye of Jiuzhaigou', the upper part is blue, the lower part is orange-red, the left side is sky blue, and the right side is olive green.
4. Nuorilang Waterfall⛲
One of the large calcified waterfalls, in Tibetan Nuorilang means majestic and tall. The torrential flow comes from the Nuorilang group of seas, flowing down from the top of the waterfall, like the Milky Way pouring down, shaking the valley.
5. Arrow Bamboo Lake🌊
The water flows into the forest, where there are dams formed by collapse, dividing the flow into many streams, falling down along the dams, forming the Arrow Bamboo Lake Waterfall, which is also the filming location for the movie 'Hero'.
🍜About Food🍜
1. Yak Jerky🥓: A local Tibetan specialty, available in various flavors such as spicy, original, floss, and hot & spicy, chewy and highly nutritious!
2. Highland Barley Wine🍸: Highland barley wine is slightly yellow in color, sour with a hint of sweetness, known as 'Tibetan beer', an indispensable drink in the life of Tibetans, and also a fine drink for celebrating festivals and entertaining guests.
3. Butter Tea🍵: The main ingredients of butter tea are butter and milk, and it can also include walnuts, peanuts, sesame seeds, eggs, and salt.
4. Tibetan Hot Pot🍲: The local grass-fed yak bones and herbs are simmered on low heat for seven to eight hours, producing a rich and fragrant yak bone soup.
5. Hand-grabbed Lamb🐐: A very simple and rugged delicacy, the essence is the true taste of lamb, with tender and juicy meat.
✨✨Tips:✨✨
1⃣It is recommended to stay near the scenic area the night before to have enough time to visit all the attractions the next day.
2⃣Drones are not allowed to fly in Jiuzhaigou scenic area, but they can fly in Huanglong scenic area.
3⃣Jiuzhaigou has strong ultraviolet radiation during daylight, be sure to pay attention to sun protection.
4⃣In winter, some roads may be slippery due to ice, try to wear light and non-slip shoes.
5⃣The altitude of Jiuzhaigou is not high, generally there will be no altitude sickness, but if you feel uncomfortable, there are oxygen points and portable oxygen bottles in the scenic area!!!
Pearl Beach Waterfall | A larger travertine waterfall in Jiuzhaigou | It's good to come here in summer
Pearl Beach Waterfall Pearl Beach Waterfall
is a larger travertine waterfall in Jiuzhaigou, from the melting snow in the mountains, rushing from a height of 21 meters into the valley bottom, the roar is like thunder, rolling up thousands of waves, this rapid water is white, is the most fierce and loud section of all the rapids in Jiuzhaigou. The plank road on the left side of the rapids is a good place to watch the waterfall. Pearl Beach Waterfall is located between Mirror Sea and Golden Bell Sea, the air at the bottom of the waterfall is fresh, the trees are lush, stepping on the plank road, continuing eastward with the company of the rapids, you will reach the east side of Pearl Beach. The water of the waterfall cannot be quoted because of its high sulfur content.
📍Detailed address:
Inside Jiuzhaigou Scenic Area, Zhangzha Town, Jiuzhaigou County, Aba Tibetan and Qiang Autonomous Prefecture
🕙Business hours:
Peak season 7:00-19:00; Off season 8:00-17:30
💰Tickets:
Off season 80/person; Peak season 169/person (including Jiuzhaigou Grand Scenic Area ticket)
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