#tripTraveling to China Jiuzha

#tripTraveling to China
Jiuzhaigou (九寨沟) is a world-famous national park and nature reserve located in Aba Tibetan and Qiang Autonomous Prefecture, Sichuan Province, China. It was listed as a UNESCO World Heritage Site in 1992 and designated a biosphere reserve in 1997.

Jiuzhaigou is famous for its beautiful natural scenery of turquoise lakes, crystal clear waterfalls, lush forests, and snow-capped mountains, as well as its cultural diversity from the Tibetan and Qiang communities living in the area.

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Information about Jiuzhaigou

1. Highlights of Jiuzhaigou

Five-Color Pond (五彩池): A lake with beautiful blue-green reflections

Nuorilang Waterfall (诺日朗瀑布): The largest and most beautiful waterfall in the park

Tiger Lake (老虎海) and Mirror Lake (镜海): Lakes so clear they reflect the surrounding nature

Forests and Snow Mountains: Forests changing colors in autumn and snow-capped mountains in winter

2. Popular Activities

Nature Walks and Photography

Take a bus inside the park to see the main attractions

Learn about the culture and lifestyle of Tibetan people in local villages

3. Opening Hours

Open daily: 07:00–18:00

4. Admission Fee

Peak Season (April–November): About 169 yuan

Off-Season (December–March): About 80 yuan

Additional bus service fee within the park

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Getting to Jiuzhaigou

1. From Chengdu

By plane

Fly from Chengdu Shuangliu International Airport to Jiuzhai Huanglong Airport

It takes about 1 hour

From the airport to Jiuzhaigou, it takes about 1.5–2 hours by taxi or hired car

By bus

Take a bus from Chengdu Chadianzi Bus Station (成都茶店子车站)

It takes about 8–10 hours

The fare is about 150–200 yuan

By private car or rental car

It takes about 8–10 hours (about 450 kilometers)

Route: Through Dujiangyan and Songpan

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Additional tips

1. Best time

Autumn (September–November): The leaves change color The lakes and mountains are the most colorful.

Winter (December–February): Nature is covered with snow, the atmosphere is quiet.

2. Prepare for the trip.

The weather in the area is quite cold all year round, especially in winter. You should wear warm clothes.

The park is located in a high area (2,000–4,500 meters), be careful of altitude sickness.