Limited Time 21 Days! Take the Kids to Jiuzhaigou’s Peak Autumn Colors

Autumn in Jiuzhaigou is best viewed from mid-October to early November, with late October being the peak of colorful forests! The mountains and forests turn golden and fiery, with a color change rate of 60%-95%, breathtakingly beautiful! Bring the kids to experience nature’s palette～

📅 Family Autumn Color Timeline:

◽️ Early Stage (Early to Mid-October): Larches start turning yellow, perfect for young children to enjoy easily

◽️ Mid Stage (Mid to Late October): Gradual show of orange, yellow, and light red with rich color layers

◽️ Highlight Period (Late October to Early November): Oil painting-level exclusive scenery, perfect for taking photos with kids

◽️ Late Stage (Mid-November): Autumn fades, fallen leaves scatter, creating a unique atmosphere

👨‍👩‍👧 Must-Visit Family Spots:

📍Five Flower Lake: The essence of Jiuzhaigou! It’s recommended to bring kids to the Tiger Mouth viewing platform before 10 AM, or to the platform 50 meters below to capture reflections safely and beautifully

📍Mirror Lake: An excellent spot for reflection photos! Arrive with kids before 8 AM when the lake is calm like a mirror, reflecting snowy mountains and colorful forests in a dreamy way

📍Long Lake: The highest lake in Jiuzhaigou. Take the kids to the expanded viewing platform at 3 PM to capture snowy mountains and colorful forests in one frame

📍Nuorilang Waterfall: Between 3-4 PM, stand at the prayer flag platform beside the waterfall and have fun with the kids spotting rainbows

📍Shuzheng Lakes Cluster: A chain of 19 lakes. One hour before sunset during the blue hour, capture silhouettes of terraced lakes and Tibetan wooden houses

🚌 Family Tour Routes:

✅ Early Morning Reverse Tour: Arrive at the park before 7:30 AM, take the first shuttle directly to Long Lake. Fewer people and soft light let you enjoy the scenery with your kids in peace

✅ Morning Off-Peak Tour: After visiting Long Lake and Five Color Pool, return to Nuorilang Center before 10 AM and transfer to Five Flower Lake. Hike along the Peacock River boardwalk to Pearl Shoal, a golden family hiking route

✅ Quiet Afternoon: Visit Mirror Lake in the afternoon, then go to Shuzheng Lakes Cluster after 4 PM to take photos using the sunset light

🎒 Family Tips:

✨ New Hiking Experience: A new boardwalk from Nuorilang Waterfall to Five Flower Lake was added. In mid to late October, bring the kids for a close-up touch of the emerald lake and red leaves. The whole route is 3 km and takes about 1.5 hours

✨ Transportation and Accommodation: Take a high-speed train from Chengdu to Huanglong Jiuzhaigou Station (about 2 hours), then transfer by bus to the park. Choose hotels or homestays at the valley entrance, just a 10-minute walk to the entrance, very convenient with kids

✨ Clothing Guide: Large temperature difference between day and night, prepare warm jackets and windbreakers for the kids. Mountain weather is changeable, bring rain gear

Jiuzhaigou’s autumn colors are fleeting, take the kids on a spontaneous autumn fairy tale trip💖