Jiuzhaigou|Step into a Fairy Tale World During the Colorful Forest Season! Walk 30,000 Steps to Capture Every Stunning Lake

Finally, the most beautiful colorful forest season of the year has arrived! Autumn in Jiuzhaigou is absolutely breathtaking! The lake water is crystal clear, reflecting golden leaves—it's truly a paradise on earth! Ready to flood your social media with photos?

🏆Where Dreams Begin
Jiuzhaigou Blue Ice Couple! Peacock blue lake water + snow-capped colorful forests for the ultimate romance💙

📍Address: Jiuzhaigou County, Aba Tibetan and Qiang Autonomous Prefecture, Sichuan Province
🚗Travel Tips: 8-hour drive from Chengdu, recommended to charter a car or join a tour

🎫Tickets:
Peak season (April-November) 169 RMB/person
Off-season (December-March) 80 RMB/person

🔥Must-Visit Routes
1️⃣ Five Flower Lake → Peacock River Channel
Five Flower Lake: The soul of Jiuzhaigou! Best lighting from 11:00 AM to 2:00 PM
📸Photo spot: Viewing platform overlooking the lake’s blue-green gradient

2️⃣ Long Lake → Five Color Pool
Long Lake: Highest altitude point (3060 meters)
Five Color Pool: Mini version of Five Flower Lake, looks like a spilled palette when lighting is good

3️⃣ Nuorilang Waterfall → Shuzheng Lakes Cluster
Nuorilang: Filming location for Journey to the West
Shuzheng Lakes Cluster: Stunning reflections of colorful forests, bring a telephoto lens for details

✨Tips to Avoid Pitfalls
1. Book tickets and accommodation in advance! Peak season sells out quickly
2. Bring an oxygen bottle! The altitude changes in the park can cause headaches
3. Wear waterproof and non-slip shoes! The boardwalk is dewy in the morning and slippery
4. Best viewing period: late October to early November, miss it and wait a whole year

📷Photography Gear
Wide-angle lens: A must! For panoramic lake shots
Telephoto lens: Capture details of colorful forests and reflections
Tripod: Essential for slow shutter waterfall shots

🍲Food Recommendations
Tibetan-style hot pot: Warm and comforting yak meat
Qingke barley cakes: Freshly baked at the park entrance, available sweet or savory
Butter tea: The ultimate remedy for altitude sickness, salty flavor is more refreshing

Post by AQF. Ida 2857 | Oct 26, 2025

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