"Mount Huangshan does not look at the mountain when coming back, and Jiuzhaigou does not look at the water when coming back." When the plane landed at Jiuhuang Airport, the fresh wind at an altitude of 3000 meters came with the breath of the snow mountain. Jiuzhaigou Valley Scenic and Historic Interest Area, a "fairyland on earth" listed as a world natural heritage by UNESCO, weaves a suffocating "water color web" with pools of clear water, waterfalls and flying pearls.
If you have any questions or would like to customize your trip, please contact us!
1、 Five Flower Sea: The Paint Plate Overturned by God
Location: At the end of the upper reaches of the Kongque River in Rizegou
Suggested playtime: 1.5 hours
Color Strike
Lake water: Within the same body of water, goose yellow, dark green, deep blue, and navy blue intertwine, as if a palette overturned by God.
Cause: Sedimentation of calcareous deposits at the bottom of the lake, differences in the distribution of algae, and the overlapping colors of submerged plants form colorful blocks.
Best perspective: Overlooking from the Tiger Mouth Observation Deck, the Five Flower Sea is like a peacock with an open screen, and the colorful pool and snow capped mountains are framed together.
Hidden gameplay
Miracle of withered trees: Calcified withered trees at the bottom of the lake cluster like coral, and sunlight penetrates the water surface, reflecting the fantastic light and shadow of the "underwater forest".
The Secret Realm of Morning Mist: When the morning mist lingers, the reflection of the colorful forest by the lake enters the water, making it difficult to distinguish between reality and illusion, just like Monet's oil painting.
2、 Changhai: The "Sapphire" Lost in Snowy Mountains
Location: At the end of Chawa Gully
Suggested playtime: 1 hour
The beauty of tranquility
Lake water: The dark blue water surface is like a mirror, reflecting the snow capped peaks all year round, surrounded by primitive forests, and birds singing in the empty valley.
Legend has it that Tibetans refer to it as the "treasure gourd that cannot be fully loaded and leaked," which does not overflow during the rainy season and does not dry up during the dry season.
Season Limited
Spring: The ice and snow melt, and the lake water is like jade embedded between the snow capped mountains.
Winter: The lake freezes up to 60 centimeters thick, transforming into a natural ice skating rink surrounded by rime branches, like a fairy tale world.
3、 Pearl Beach: A Thousand Year Jumping 'Pearl Rain'
Location: Intersection of Rize Gou and Nanri Gou
Suggested playtime: 1 hour
Natural wonders
Calcium carbonate beach surface: Milky yellow calcified sediment forms a fan-shaped beach surface, with rapids pouring down and splashing up thousands of "pearls".
The filming location of Journey to the West: The classic scene of Tang Monk and his disciples leading horses through water was set at the Pearl Beach Waterfall.
Interactive experience
Barefoot stepping on the beach: The beach surface is covered with light yellow moss, which feels like a sponge. In summer, you can take off your shoes and play in the water (in winter, the water temperature is extremely low, so be cautious).
The waterfall roars: The Pearl Beach Waterfall is 21 meters high and 162 meters wide. The water is thunderous and the fog is filled. It is the most powerful waterfall in Jiuzhaigou Valley Scenic and Historic Interest Area.
4、 Jiuzhaigou Valley Scenic and Historic Interest Area Riot Strategy
Transportation:
Airplane: Chengdu Shuangliu Airport → Jiuhuang Airport (1 hour, prone to delay).
Bus: Chengdu Chadianzi Station → Jiuzhaigou Valley Scenic and Historic Interest Area Entrance (8 hours, the recommended nanny car can lie flat).
Self driving: Starting from Chengdu, take G247. The Wenchuan section is prone to landslides during the rainy season, so beginners should choose carefully.
admission ticket:
Peak season (April November): 169 yuan+sightseeing bus 90 yuan=259 yuan.
Off season (December to March): 80 yuan+sightseeing bus 80 yuan=160 yuan.
Free admission: Elderly people over 60 years old, children under 6 years old, military personnel, and disabled individuals.
Photography Tips:
Five Flower Sea: Take a mirror reflection before 10am, and the drone on the west side of the boardwalk will take a downward view of the Peacock River.
Changhai: One armed elderly man framing by cypress, using polarizing mirrors to eliminate reflections on the water surface.
Pearl Beach: Take a photo on the left side of the waterfall's boardwalk to capture the dynamic of the 'Pearl Rain'.
Food supply:
Goukou: Tibetan hotpot, tsamba, buttered tea.
Norilang Central Station: Buffet (60 yuan/person), providing hot water and instant noodles.
From the beauty of the Five Flower Sea to the depth of the Long Sea, from the smartness of the Pearl Beach to the roar of the waterfalls, Jiuzhaigou Valley Scenic and Historic Interest Area uses a pool of clear water to write the legend of "fairyland on earth". Next time, why not bring this guide and let your feet measure this "water colored paradise", unlocking more moments of "returning without looking at the water".
Related Posts
Create Your Customized Trip
Take about 2 minutes to fill the form to tell us how you like to travel, and get a reply within 1 working day.
