A blessing for workers! Ultimate weekend money-saving guide for Jiuzhaigou departing from Chongqing

【Trip Highlights】

Head straight out after work on Friday! Make perfect use of the weekend without taking leave

Cost as low as 800+ per person, unbeatable value

Seamless connection between high-speed train and carpool, super smooth throughout

Day 1⃣️

🚄 Chongqing North 19:18 → Chengdu East 21:12 💰96.5

🏠 Homestay near Chengdu East Station 💰78/room

(Choose D-series trains for the best deal, book homestay one week in advance)

Day 2⃣️

🚄 Chengdu East 6:14 → Huanglong Jiuzhaigou 7:53 💰103

🚗 Carpool 8:05 → Scenic area entrance 9:45 💰60/person

🎫 Ticket + sightseeing bus 💰160/person

🏠 Goukou homestay 💰150/night

(Get on the carpool right after exiting the station; the bus requires walking to the parking lot)

Day 3⃣️

🚌 Jiuzhaigou 6:00 → High-speed rail station 7:54 💰25/person

🚄 Huanglong Jiuzhaigou 9:04 → Chengdu East 10:45 💰141

🚄 Chengdu East 19:23 → Chongqing North 22:03 💰87

【Tour Route】

10:47 Changhai → 11:54 Five-Color Pool → 13:23 Arrow Bamboo Sea → 14:17 Five-Flower Lake → 15:31 Nuorilang Waterfall → 16:01 Tiger Lake → 16:16 Shuzheng Lakes → 16:36 Sparkling Lake → 16:51 Bonsai Pool → 17:08 Reed Lake → 17:20 Exit Park

(Arrow Bamboo Sea and Sparkling Lake have fewer people and beautiful scenery, the sunset at Reed Lake is stunning!)

【Food Recommendations】

Goukou Yak Meat Soup Pot 💰133/double meal

It is recommended to bring your own snacks inside the scenic area

💡 Tips: You can reschedule to a late train on Sunday, enjoy hotpot in Chengdu before heading back to Chongqing for a more pleasant experience! We gave up due to the high rescheduling fee, but spending a bit more is actually worth it~