It’s snowing in Jiuzhaigou～

Jiuzhaigou Winter Wonderland 💦 Complete Guide to the Blue Ice and Snow Fairy Tale World❄

Trekking 30,000 steps on snowy mountains and blue ice! All the magical photo spots in Jiuzhaigou for autumn and winter revealed! Please accept this!

🌲 Jiuzhaigou’s top attraction! The blue ice waterfall + rime spectacle is stunning beyond words

📍 Address: Zhangzha Town, Jiuzhaigou County, Aba Tibetan and Qiang Autonomous Prefecture, Provincial Road 301
🚗 Travel tip: About 8 hours driving from Chengdu, recommended to rest in Dujiangyan/Wenchuan

💰 Ticket: 280 RMB (includes sightseeing bus)
⚠️ Reservation info: It’s recommended to book 3 days in advance during peak season

1️⃣ Arrow Bamboo Sea ➡️ Panda Sea
Arrow Bamboo Sea: The lake surface freezes beautifully in autumn and winter! Aerial view looks like a sapphire set among snowy mountains
📸 Tips: Best lighting before 9 AM, the lake is shrouded in mist like a fairyland

2️⃣ Five Flower Lake ➡️ Pearl Shoal
Five Flower Lake: Jiuzhaigou’s signature spot! After November, leaves fall completely, making the water even clearer and more transparent
Pearl Shoal: Water mist freezes into ice pendants, filming location for "Journey to the West," remember to wear non-slip shoes

🍖 Food recommendations
Yak meat hotpot: Old brand in Zhangzha Town, the broth is so fresh it’ll make your eyebrows drop
Highland barley cake: A must-order Tibetan breakfast, perfect with butter tea
Tibetan yogurt: Handmade with a rich taste, sprinkled with sugar is super delicious

🏨 Accommodation recommendations
Jiuzhaigou InterContinental Paradise: Floor heating + hot springs, snow mountains right outside the window
Tibetan-style guesthouse: Experience the fire pit culture, hosts will offer a khata scarf

⚠️ Pitfall warnings
1. Some boardwalks freeze after November, renting crampons is recommended
2. Altitude over 3000m can cause altitude sickness, avoid bathing and drinking alcohol
3. Big temperature difference between morning and night, down jacket + warm packs are essential

📷 Best photo spots
1. Changhai Viewing Platform: Snow mountains reflected on the unfrozen lake surface
2. Nuorilang Waterfall: China’s tallest ice waterfall
3. Shuzheng Group Lakes: Dreamy combination of rime and blue ice