🇨🇳Chengdu—Jiuzhai Valley
by January L
Jun 3, 2025
Jiuzhaigou in October Fairy Tale World🏔️ Colorful forests and snowy scenery are breathtaking!
🏞️ Recommendation
Autumn in Jiuzhaigou is God's palette! The triple hit of colorful forests + snowy peaks + turquoise lakes is so beautiful it brings tears😭
🚗 Transportation Information
📍Address: Provincial Road 301, Zhangzha Town, Jiuzhaigou County, Aba Tibetan and Qiang Autonomous Prefecture
Self-drive: About 8 hours from Chengdu
Bus: Direct buses available from Chadianzi Bus Station
🌲 Route Planning
1️⃣ Shuzheng Lakes → Rhino Lake
A must-visit first stop! Colorful forests reflected in the crystal-clear lakes, with mist after snow creating a fairyland
📸Tips: At the boardwalk corner, you can capture colorful forests + snowy mountains + lakes all in one shot
2️⃣ Five Flower Lake → Pearl Shoal
Five Flower Lake is Jiuzhaigou’s beauty icon! Snow starts falling by late October, and the blue-green water with golden fallen leaves is stunning
Pearl Shoal Waterfall was a filming location for the 1986 Journey to the West; you can catch rainbows in the mist🌈
3️⃣ Long Lake → Five Color Pool
Long Lake is the highest altitude lake in Jiuzhaigou, with snow accumulating by late October
Five Color Pool is the smallest but most amazing! It looks like a spilled palette of blue and green paint
🍂 Must-Visit Spots
Recommended Spot 1: Five Flower Lake Viewing Platform
Recommended Spot 2: Pearl Shoal Waterfall Boardwalk
🏡 Accommodation Recommendations
Goukou Hotel: 10-minute walk to the scenic area
Tibetan-style Homestay: Experience a fire pit roasted potato and barley wine
⚠️ Tips to Avoid Pitfalls
1. Big temperature difference in late October! Down jacket + windbreaker are essential
2. It often rains in the afternoon, remember to bring an umbrella
3. The last shuttle bus is at 17:30, don’t miss it
💖 Best Viewing Period: Mid-October to Early November
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