Weekend Special Forces! Jiuzhaigou 2 Days 1 Night Super Detailed Time Management Guide

【Itinerary】

Depart after work on Friday → Return Sunday night

Every transportation segment timed to the minute, absolutely no time wasted

🏃‍♀️ Friday Sprint Version

19:18 Depart Chongqing North | Choose D-series train to save money

21:12 Arrive Chengdu East | Stay at a guesthouse near the station, super convenient

Buy Saturday early high-speed train tickets in advance

🏞️ Saturday Walking Tour Version

6:14 High-speed train departure | Catch up on sleep on the train

7:53 Arrive at station, immediately carpool | Half an hour faster than the bus

9:45 Enter the park | Catch the earliest group with very few people

Visit in order: Changhai → Five-Color Pond → Arrow Bamboo Lake → Five Flower Lake

Overnight at the park entrance | Yak beef soup pot is super comforting

🚌 Sunday Return Version

6:00 Bus departure | 2+1 seating, very spacious

7:54 Arrive at high-speed train station | Plenty of time for breakfast

9:04 Return to Chengdu | Arrive downtown by 10:45

8 hours for sightseeing and eating | 19:23 Return to Chongqing

【Must-See Tips】

Book carpool from the station immediately; the driver departs once 4 people are gathered

Tour buses stop at every station; pick key scenic spots for in-depth visits

If you don’t want to get up early on Sunday, you can book an afternoon return bus

Travel light! There are many walking sections inside the scenic area

【Hidden Gems】

Reed Sea’s afternoon light and shadow are stunning

Arrow Bamboo Lake’s reflections are like a mirror

Nuorilang Waterfall is recommended at noon, high chance of rainbows

Total cost 💰852.7 per person (including all transportation, accommodation, and tickets)

Chengdu expenses are extra ~ suggest reserving 100 for authentic local snacks