Sichuan Aba Tibetan and Qiang Autonomous Prefecture | Jiuzhaigou & Huanglong Hiking Guide
by EpicWanderings#22
Mar 14, 2025
Jiuzhaigou: 九寨溝
A nature reserve in northern Sichuan Province, China.
It is an A5-level tourist attraction in China.
It was listed as a UNESCO World Natural Heritage Site in 1992.
The name Jiuzhaigou means “Nine Villages Stream.”
It is famous for its multi-tiered waterfalls and colorful lakes.
It is one of the most beautiful natural parks in China.
It is known for its clear blue lakes, beautiful waterfalls, and colorful mountain forests.
Highlights of Jiuzhaigou
1. Five Flower Lake: This is the highlight of Jiuzhaigou, with its waters that are gradual in shades of blue and green, sparkling like a rainbow.
2. Long Lake: This is the largest lake in Jiuzhaigou, spanning over 7 kilometers and is also the deepest. The lake is crescent-shaped, and its beautiful blue water comes from the melting snow on the mountain. It is surrounded by a mountain view of pine trees. The atmosphere is very beautiful.
3. Rhino Lake, the second largest lake in Jiuzhaigou National Park, also has an atmosphere that changes with the seasons. The clear water in the lake reflects the surrounding natural scenery. It is considered one of the most beautiful reflection tourist spots.
4. Mirror Lake, a lake with clear water that reflects the surrounding natural scenery, both mountains and the sky, beautifully like a mirror. It is especially beautiful on a clear day with soft sunlight.
5. Peacock Lake, a lake shaped like a peacock, hence the name. The special thing is the color of the water in this lake, which is crystal clear and blue, with shades of dark and light blue depending on the depth of the water.
6. Pearl Shoals Waterfall, or Nuo Ri Lang Waterfall, is a waterfall that flows through small and large caves and streams, with long, cascading streams that shine like pearls. It is the largest waterfall in Jiuzhaigou. Its shape is similar to a Chinese fan. If you visit in the morning, you will see a rainbow from the sunlight reflecting on the water mist.
Information credit: Brother Mushroom
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