Returned from Jiuzhaigou on Aug 17, it was overwhelming. Those planning to go, please consider carefully.

🔥Warning: Pitfalls Ahead!
Booked a cheap hotel at the valley entrance? Queueing to enter the park every day will make you question your life choices 🤬
It takes 1 hour by park bus to reach the core attractions.
The crowds at Five Flower Lake are scarier than Chinese New Year travel 😱 Taking photos? Forget about it!

☀️【Weather Tips】:
- Large temperature difference between morning and evening: Bring both a down jacket + sunscreen!
- Rain and sun protection: Highly recommend the magical combo of a sun umbrella + raincoat.

🏡【Accommodation Showdown】:
💎Tibetan Village Homestay inside the valley (Highly Recommended!!)
- Conditions are basic but it saves time! Enjoy a private, empty wonderland in the early morning ✨
✅Core Advantages:
- Exclusive access to soft light + ethereal lakes before 7 AM 📸
- Avoid the massive crowds entering the park, direct access to attractions.
- Immerse yourself in the small joys of Tibetan life ~ The host's yak butter tea is super heartwarming.

🏨Hotels at the Valley Entrance (Recommended Option)
⚠️Definitely choose one within a 5-10 minute walk!
⚠️Otherwise, you'll be queueing until you question your life choices.

🚶‍♀️【Treasure Route Guide】:
🌄DAY 1 (Afternoon Slot)
2:00 PM Check into Tibetan Village Homestay
3:30 PM Depart lightly for Shuzheng Valley
5:00 PM Stake out for stunning sunset photos at Shuzheng Lakes.

🌅DAY 2 (Early Morning Power Walk Edition)
6:30 AM Have the empty 'photo studio' all to yourself: Rhinoceros Lake morning mist.
7:30 AM Take the first bus to Rize Valley.
9:00 AM Check in at the empty Five Flower Lake! (Your life's cover photo is secured!)
12:00 PM Conquer all core attractions!

📸【Must-Shoot Heavenly Photo Spots】:
1. Rhinoceros Lake mirror at 6:30 AM (The reflection is absolutely stunning!)
2. Shuzheng Lakes in the morning mist (Comes with a built-in fairy filter)
3. Five Flower Lake before 9 AM (A rainbow fell into the water 🌈)

🍜【Local Delicacies to Try】:
Top 3 Must-Try 👇
1. Tibetan Yak Butter Tea (Warms the heart and stomach)
2. Barley Cake (Hiking essential)
3. Yak Yogurt (Remember to add white sugar!)

💡【Hard-Earned Advice】:
⚠️Accommodation priority: Inside the valley > Within walking distance of valley entrance >> Hotels requiring a taxi
⚠️Park Bus: Even if staying inside the valley, you still need to buy a ticket.
⚠️Travel light: Store large luggage at the valley entrance.