A Must-See for Autumn! Full Record of a Special Forces One-Day Tour in Jiuzhaigou

The late autumn colorful forests in Jiuzhaigou are like a fallen palette from heaven! 🎨
Finally, the most beautiful season in Jiuzhaigou has arrived! The colorful forests at the end of October feel like a fairy tale soaked in autumn hues, with golden yellow, ochre red, and dark green flowing like a rainbow 🌈 in the crystal-clear lakes. Sisters, just go for it! 🏃‍♀️

🚄【Transportation Guide】
Chengdu East Station → Huanglong Jiuzhaigou Station
Train: G7683 (06:45-08:24)
Ticket Price: ¥100
After getting off, transfer to the direct shuttle bus to the scenic area (2 hours)
Tips: High-speed train + direct shuttle bus connection is seamless and super convenient!

📝【Special Forces One-Day Tour Itinerary】
06:45 Depart from Chengdu East
08:24 Arrive at Huanglong Jiuzhaigou Station
10:30 Enter Jiuzhaigou Scenic Area
18:00 Leave the scenic area and take the return shuttle bus
21:31 Arrive in Chengdu, ready for hotpot plans!

🏞【Scenic Area Highlights】
Jiuzhaigou is shaped like a "Y"
👉 Upper Valley: Left line includes Changhai Lake + Five Flower Lake (a must-see!)
👉 Right line: Arrow Bamboo Lake → Panda Lake → Five Flower Lake → Pearl Shoal Waterfall
👉 Lower Valley: Rhino Lake → Tiger Lake → Shuzheng Waterfall Group

✨【Key Highlights】
📍 Changhai Lake:
- The longest and deepest lake in Jiuzhaigou
- Altitude: 3060 meters
- Best photo spot: Viewing platform

📍 Five Flower Lake:
- Known as the "Essence of Jiuzhaigou"
- Stunning combo of colorful forest + emerald lake
- Aerial shots are absolutely breathtaking

📍 Pearl Shoal Waterfall:
- Filming location for "Journey to the West"
- Water droplets splash like pearls
- Remember to wear a waterproof jacket

⚠️【Avoid Pitfalls】
1️⃣ Skip the primeval forest on a one-day tour
2️⃣ It takes 20 minutes to climb up to the Shuzheng Village viewing platform
3️⃣ For the return trip, sit on the right side! The window view is tear-jerkingly beautiful!

💡【Tips】
✅ Recommend bringing your own lunch (expensive and crowded inside the scenic area)
✅ Big temperature difference at the end of October, bring warm clothes
✅ Waterproof shoe covers are a must (to protect from waterfall spray)