Back from Jiuzhaigou, think twice before bringing kids during summer vacation...

Jiuzhaigou in summer💦 is simply a fairy-tale retreat! Azure lakes, emerald forests, and cascading waterfalls—every frame looks like a storybook world🏞. Bringing kids here not only lets them enjoy the 22°C coolness but also witness the ever-changing colors of Five-Color Pond under sunlight—they'll be exclaiming "wow" nonstop! However, the altitude is a bit high, so prepare oxygen in advance and take it slow for a more comfortable trip~

✔️ Jiuzhaigou's altitude is over 2,000m, with the highest point exceeding 3,000m—altitude sickness is rare!🙅‍♀️ Avoid jumping or intense activities upon arrival.
✔️ For altitude concerns, bring oxygen cans, cola, chocolate🍫, etc., to replenish sugar anytime.
✔️ Transportation🚝: Chengdu has direct high-speed trains to Jiuzhaigou Huanglong Station! Then take a 1H bus to Jiuzhaigou.
✔️ Children under 6 years old or 1.2m in height get free admission and shuttle bus tickets.
✔️ Jiuzhaigou is vast—recommend 2 days to explore both valleys thoroughly!
✔️ Strollers not recommended—too many boardwalks and stairs make it exhausting.
✔️ Big temperature difference between day and night🥶—pack warm clothes.
✔️ Strong UV—sun protection is a must⛱️.
✔️ For better photos, wear light-colored outfits or shawls.
✔️ Dining options inside (Nuorilang Center) or bring your own snacks for convenience.
✔️ We stayed at Conrad Jiuzhaigou🏡—20min from the park! Surrounded by greenery🌿 with distant snow-capped mountain views🏔️—so relaxing! The hotel is super photogenic, featuring Tibetan-Qiang ethnic style and a massive outdoor terrace.

🌿 Our itinerary:
D1: Chengdu airport pickup—Shu Yan Fu
Evening at Shu Yan Fu, an immersive Chinese-themed dining experience.
D2: Sanxingdui—Sanxingdui archaeological simulation—Shufeng Yayun Sichuan Opera face-changing
Morning: Expert-guided Sanxingdui tour🎭
Afternoon: Bronze-making + ancient jade crafting at Sanxingdui archaeological workshop
Evening: Sichuan Opera face-changing show🔥
D3: Panda Base—high-speed train—Jiuzhaigou
Morning: Visit giant pandas🐼 at Chengdu Panda Base
Afternoon: Take train to Jiuzhaigou
D4: Jiuzhaigou VIP day tour (includes Tibetan costume photoshoot)
VIP shuttle access—shorter queues! Includes Tibetan outfit photoshoot.
D5: Horseback riding in Zhongzhagou—Tibetan home visit—Chengdu airport drop-off
Morning: Horseback riding🐎, then visit a Tibetan family for butter tea, barley wine, and tsampa.