[2025 Jiuzhaigou Stay] Travel Guide for JI Hotel (Jiuzhaigou Scenic Area) (Updated Jun)

**Fairy Pool (Nen'ensangcuo) Travel Guide** Fairy Pool is located in Daluk Township, Jiuzhaigou County, Aba Prefecture, Sichuan Province. It is a secret place between Jiuzhaigou and Huanglong, and is known as the "Miniature Version of Jiuzhaigou Huanglong". It integrates calcified pools, primitive forests, and snow-capped mountain scenery. There are fewer tourists here, making it suitable for travelers who like quiet and in-depth tours. The following is a detailed guide: --- ### **I. Transportation Guide** 1. **How to Get There** - **Self-driving**: Starting from Jiuzhaigou County, drive northwest along S301 Provincial Highway for about 80 km, which takes about 2 hours. Some sections are mountain roads, so it is recommended for those with rich driving experience. - **Chartered/Shared Car**: Chartered cars are available in Jiuzhaigou County or Zhangzha Town. A one-way trip costs about CNY 400–600 (fluctuates depending on the car model and season). You can visit Daluk Ancient Tibetan Village along the way. - **Public Transportation**: There is no direct bus, so it is recommended to drive or join a group tour. 2. **Precautions** - In winter (November to March of the following year), some sections of the road may be icy, so it is necessary to prepare anti-skid chains; pay attention to falling rocks during the rainy season (June to August). --- ### **II. Best Time to Travel** - **Summer and Autumn (June–October)**: - June–August: The pool water is green, the forest is lush, and the temperature is cool (15–25℃). - September–October: The autumn colors are gorgeous, and the red leaves and calcified pools complement each other, making it great for photography. - **Winter (November–March)**: There are few tourists and the snow scene is quiet, but some facilities may be closed. --- ### **III. Recommended Core Attractions** 1. **Yaochi Group** - **Liantai Color Pool**: The layered calcified pools bloom like lotus flowers, and the water is crystal clear. - **Magic Frog Sea**: The calcified deposits in the pool resemble frogs, which are said to be the mounts of the gods. - **Golden and Silver Beach**: The pool water presents golden and silver colors under the sun. It is recommended to shoot in the morning. 2. **Qinglong Sea** - The alpine lake is surrounded by primitive forests, and the lake water is blue-green. You can hike along the boardwalk (about 1.5 km). 3. **Fairy Meadow** - The open alpine meadow is full of wildflowers in summer, making it suitable for picnics and taking pictures. 4. **Daluk Ancient Tibetan Village** (Attraction along the way) - About 15 km from Fairy Pool, it is a well-preserved ancient Tibetan village with a history of thousands of years. You can experience Tibetan dwellings and prayer flag dances. --- ### **IV. Suggested Itineraries** - **One-day Tour**: Morning: Jiuzhaigou County → Daluk Ancient Tibetan Village (1-hour tour) → Fairy Pool Scenic Area (4–5 hours tour). Afternoon: Return to Jiuzhaigou County or Zhangzha Town. - **Two-day Tour**: Day 1: Jiuzhaigou County → Fairy Pool → Overnight stay in Zhangzha Town; Day 2: Jiuzhaigou Scenic Area (tickets need to be purchased separately) or Ganhaizi Scenic Area. --- ### **V. Accommodation Recommendations** 1. **High-end Options**: - **Banyan Tree Jiuzhaigou** (Zhangzha Town): Tibetan and Qiang cultural style, average price CNY 2,000–3,000/night. 2. **Cost-effective Options**: - **Daluk Township Tibetan Homestay**: Experience Tibetan customs, about CNY 200–400/night, including breakfast and dinner. 3. **Convenient Accommodation**: - Budget hotels in Jiuzhaigou County or Zhangzha Town (such as All Seasons, Hanting), about CNY 300–500/night. --- ### **VI. Useful Tips** 1. **Tickets and Opening Hours** - Tickets: Peak season (April–November) CNY 100, off-season (December–March) CNY 60; sightseeing bus CNY 40 (optional). - Opening hours: 8:30–17:30 (last entry at 16:00). 2. **Altitude Sickness Prevention** - The scenic area is about 3,000m above sea level. Avoid strenuous exercise and prepare oxygen cylinders (available in pharmacies in the county). 3. **Equipment Recommendations** - Must-bring: Sunscreen, sunglasses, windbreaker (large temperature difference between day and night), comfortable hiking shoes. - Optional: Trekking poles (for hiking in Qinglong Sea), raincoat (mostly showers in summer). 4. **Environmental Protection and Etiquette** - It is forbidden to step on the calcified pools or litter; respect Tibetan customs and do not take pictures of locals without permission. --- ### **VII. Food Recommendations** - **Inside the Scenic Area**: There are only small shops, so it is recommended to bring your own dry food and water. - **Jiuzhaigou County**: - Tibetan yak hot pot (recommended "Zhaxi Tibetan Restaurant"). - Butter tea and highland barley cakes (available in roadside shops). --- **Summary**: Fairy Pool is an excellent choice to avoid crowds and experience nature and Tibetan culture. It is suitable for travelers who like hiking and photography. Combining it with Jiuzhaigou or Huanglong itinerary can make your northern Sichuan trip more fulfilling!

Jiuzhaigou's most complete travel guide takes you to a paradise on earth When spring turns to summer, Jiuzhaigou loses its spring immaturity and ushers in a unique coolness and vitality, making it an ideal place to escape the summer heat. If you go there at this time, you will encounter a group of majestic waterfalls with abundant water after the ice and snow melted, such as the deafening Nuorilang Waterfall, and you will also see the picturesque green sea surrounded by lush green vegetation. 1. Attractions 1. Jiuzhaigou Scenic Area: Three main valleys are distributed in a "Y" shape, with scenic spots scattered all over the place. The Rize Valley on the right is the highlight area, with the lively Arrow Bamboo Lake and the colorful Five-Color Lake; the Chang Lake in the Zechawa Valley on the left is deep and tranquil, with the Five-Color Pool having fantastic colors; the Shuzheng Waterfall and Shuzheng Lakes in the Shuzheng Valley below fully display the elegance of water. 2. Jiuzhaigou Paradise: retains its original appearance and has a strong Tibetan and Qiang style. Here, you can race horses and catch sheep on the grassland, participate in enthusiastic bonfire parties, and immerse yourself in folk culture. 【Recommended food】 ⭕️Hand-caught yak meat You can just hold and chew the yak meat with your hands, the meat has a strong aroma! ⭕️Yak beef hotpot The dishes are very rich, and the fresh yak meat and yak tongue in the pot are really delicious! ⭕️Yak yogurt It is a very pure and sour yogurt, with small ingredients and nuts, it is super delicious when mixed together ⭕️Tsampa The fragrant barley cakes are soft, sticky and fragrant, and taste great! ⭕️Tibetan Nine-grid If you want to try different local snacks at once, you can order a nine-square grid. From moon-shaped steamed buns, butter meatballs, yogurt eight-treasure rice, walnut cakes, to cold yak meat, they are all very special! ⭕️Monk buns A big mouthful of yak meat filling, thin skin and juicy! Must try! Super love! ! ! ⭕️Highland barley honey brew It is brewed with highland barley, with a sweet and sour taste and low alcohol content. It is perfect with all kinds of yak meat. - 【Recommended restaurants】 Jiuzhaigou Tibetan Barley Restaurant Jiuzhaigou Tibetan Barley Restaurant 📍Location: diagonally opposite the gate of Jiuzhaigou Qianguqing (a small Tibetan courtyard on the hillside) 🍨Special dishes: hand-caught yak beef, yak beef hot pot, yak yogurt, tsampa, Tibetan nine-square grid, monk buns, highland barley honey brew - Zangyage Main Store Zangyage Main Store (Bianbian Street Store) 📍Location: No. 68 Bianbian Street (beside the river behind Qianhe International Hotel) 🥗Special dishes: secret grilled lamb chops, stir-fried goose egg mushrooms with green peppers and Philippine vegetables, Qingluo pancakes, butter tea (salty), Qingluo wine - Kawanjin Special Tibetan Food Kawanjin Special Tibetan Food 📍Location: About 200 meters northwest of Jiuzhaigou Sunshine Hotel 🥩Special dishes: Green pepper yak meat pie, hand-caught yak meat - Qiaoqiaopo Chongqing Farmhouse Local Cuisine Restaurant Qiaoqiaopo Chongqing Farmhouse Local Cuisine Restaurant 📍Location: No. 44, Pengfeng Village, Jiuzhaigou County 🍝Special dishes: grilled fish, cumin lamb chops, beef hotpot, wild mushroom stewed chicken 3. Accommodation 🏨 Comfortable hotel 1️⃣Dolanda V Hotel (Jiuzhaigou Branch) Doranda V Hotel (Jiuzhaigou Branch): Opened in 2024, it is located at No. 82, Pengfeng Village, Zhangza Town, Jiuzhaigou County, 1.2 kilometers away from the scenic area. Advantages: close to scenic spots, new facilities, convenient dining, free parking, gym, free luggage storage, free copy and fax, laundry service, breakfast included. Disadvantages: The basic room type has no external windows and the room is a bit small, about 20 square meters. 2️⃣Jiuzhaigou Lotus Leaf Guesthouse Jiuzhaigou Lotus Leaf Guesthouse: Opened in 2021, located at the entrance of Jiuzhaigou Scenic Area. Advantages: close to the scenic area, about 2 minutes walk to the ticket gate, free luggage storage, floor heating, delicious cooking, spacious room, breakfast. Disadvantages: The facilities are a bit old. 3️⃣Quanji Hotel (Jiuzhaigou Scenic Area Branch)Quanji Hotel (Jiuzhaigou Scenic Area Branch): Opened in 2023, located in Pengfeng Village, Jiuzhaigou County. Advantages: 10 minutes walk from Jiuzhaigou Scenic Area Visitor Center, free parking, smart guest control, convenient eating, laundry service, charging stations, free luggage storage. Disadvantages: No floor heating, a little expensive, 4️⃣Hanting Hotel (Jiuzhaigou Visitor Center Branch) Hanting Hotel (Jiuzhaigou Visitor Center Branch): Opened in 2024, 160 meters northeast of Jiuzhaigou Management Bureau, Huodiba, Longkang Village, Zhangza Town, Jiuzhaigou. Advantages: New facilities, about 1.5 kilometers away from the scenic area. Free parking, free luggage storage, laundry service, wake-up service, and convenient dining. Disadvantages: No floor heating. 🏨Luxury hotels 5️⃣ Licheng Courtyard·Four Seasons Manju Hotel (Jiuzhaigou Scenic Area Branch) Licheng Courtyard·Four Seasons Manju Hotel (Jiuzhaigou Scenic Area Branch): Opened in 2022, it is located at No. 100, Pengfeng Village, Zhangza Town, Jiuzhaigou, close to Jiuzhaigou Scenic Area, and it is about a 3-minute walk to the entrance of the scenic area. Advantages: close to scenic spots, floor heating, free parking, smart guest control, convenient dining, charging stations, gym, luggage storage, wake-up service, laundry room. 4. Transportation 1. Plane: You can fly directly to Jiuzhaigou Huanglong Airport from Chengdu, Chongqing, Xi'an, Beijing and other cities. After getting off the plane, you can take the airport bus, take a taxi or book a transfer service to the scenic area. 2. Car: There are buses from Chengdu Xinnanmen Bus Station that go directly to Jiuzhaigou Goukou Bus Station, with a fare of about 168 yuan. There are also customized buses departing from Chengdu Chaidianzi Bus Station, with a fare of about 200 yuan, and you can get on the bus at Yipintianxia Metro Station and other places.

📍 Itinerary Overview 🚩 Sightseeing Route 🏖️ Must-Visit Attractions 🚇 Transportation 📷 Photo Spots 🍜 Local Cuisine 🏠 Accommodation 1.Ji Hotel (Jiuzhaigou Scenic Area) 💡 Tips

Hey, do you want to know how to eat well, sleep well and avoid motion sickness during your free travel in Jiuzhaigou? Sit down and listen to me slowly! First, we need to turn our attention to high-speed rail. It only takes more than an hour to get from Chengdu East to Zhenjiang Customs, which is an excellent choice to save time and effort. Don’t let motion sickness torture yourself anymore! 🚌 Shuttle bus: The bus schedule from Zhenjiang Pass to Jiuzhaigou cannot be sloppy! It is recommended to choose the one that departs at 12:50, as it will arrive in time so you can rest and fill your stomach nearby. For the return trip, you can choose the bus that departs at 7:00, which is compact and fulfilling! Next is the issue of accommodation. We chose the Jiuzhaigou Licheng Hua Ting Resort Hotel, which is new and clean, with a rich breakfast. It is also very convenient to the ticket gate. If you don’t want to walk too far, you can also choose the nearby All Seasons Hotel. When you arrive in Jiuzhaigou, of course you can’t miss delicious food! We recommend the tomato yak beef soup pot and Gangjielinka music restaurant and bar. The flavors are full of surprises and will definitely satisfy your stomach! The most important thing is of course the scenic area tour part 🌟! Don't worry, just follow the car and choose the left or right side to easily visit various attractions. You won’t feel tired and you won’t miss any beautiful scenery! Are these tips helpful to you? Looking forward to seeing your wonderful photos of Jiuzhaigou trip! ✨

We confirmed our trip to Jiuzhaigou and booked a hotel online a month in advance. This is my second visit to Jiuzhaigou, and based on online reviews, I wanted to stay somewhere nice and convenient, close to the entrance of the valley, so I chose the All-Season Hotel. It turned out to be a great choice, and my friends were full of praise, saying they would still choose this hotel when they bring their families to Jiuzhaigou next time Location——It's about a 15-minute walk from the entrance of the valley, and it's in a commercial area with many restaurants. There's a KFC right next to it, and just a few steps away, there are Mianyang rice noodles, beef soup, Sichuan cuisine restaurants... After dinner, you can take a stroll nearby to digest your food, and there's a river with bridges along the entire footpath, and some cherry blossoms are in full bloom. Amenities——The rooms are quite spacious and come with a small sofa. The windows can be opened, which is great for ventilation. The bathroom and toilet are separated wet and dry areas, and the round mirror with a ring makes for a very pretty reflection. The room service is also very good; if you need anything, a robot will bring it to you with a phone call. Breakfast——When staying at a hotel, besides cleanliness, what I care about most is breakfast. The breakfast at All-Season is quite rich, with freshly cooked wontons, beef noodles, and rice noodles. I also like their purple sweet potatoes, soy milk, and dough sticks. In our view, the only downside is the lack of a clothesline. It would be perfect if they could install an invisible clothesline in the bathroom.