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Preface
Autumn is coming, and the most beautiful place in my heart is Jiuzhaigou, which is known as "a fairyland on earth, a fairy tale world". I love her intoxicating appearance, which exudes a different beauty in each season, attracting tourists from all over the world to catch a glimpse of her beauty. The advantage of high altitude makes the landscape here extremely fantastic, and every time you come, you will feel new shocks and surprises. She is like a beauty in the world, fresh and refined, holy and elegant at a glance, a place that you will never get tired of coming to many times.
The water here gave her a soul, and every sea was like a piece of crystal clear jade that adorned the valley. The colorful forest is her clothes, the young shoots are green in spring, and the waterfall is brisk; In summer, the green shade surrounds the lake, and the warblers fly and swallows dance; In autumn, the red leaves spread the mountains, and the colorful forests are full of eyes; In winter, the snow wraps the mountains and the ice waterfall is like jade.
The ditch is famous at home and abroad for its majestic and beautiful green sea, stacked waterfalls, colorful forests, snow peaks, blue ice, Tibetan love and other landscapes. I think God must have loved this place very much, so he overturned the color palette and let her have a different beauty all year round, like a flowing landscape painting intoxicated in everyone's heart.
Even if a magnitude 7 earthquake in the past was seriously injured, it did not affect its charm at all. Its reappearance still amazes people's eyes. Nature's magic has used other methods to create gurgling springs in other areas. I couldn't help but walk towards her again and again to encounter unusual beauty.
With a low average annual temperature, it's a veritable summer resort and a good place to cultivate your mind.
Of course, in addition to Jiuzhaigou, a famous place, the surrounding Zhongchagou and Ganhaizi are also worth visiting, with few people and beautiful scenery, which can be called a secret place. The most suitable route is recommended for four days and three nights, please refer to my itinerary for details.
Itinerary Plan
▶ Day 1 :
◆ 10:50 Depart from Chongqing Airport
◆ 15:00 Check in at the store
◆ 19:00 Enjoy buffet dinner
▶ Day 2 :
◆ 06:30 - 08:30 Breakfast
◆ 08:30 - 18:00 Jiuzhaigou Scenic Area Tour ( Lunch Box )
◆ 19:00 Enjoy the hot pot feast
▶ of Mai Chinese Restaurant Day 3:
◆ 06:30 - 08:30 Enjoy breakfast
◆ 10:00 - 12:00 Zhongchagou experience and take photos
◆ 12:00 - 14:00 Enjoy Chinese chef's seasonal Chinese food
◆ 14:00 - 18:00 Ganhaizi Scenic Area Visit
◆ 19:00 - 21:00 Enjoy European afternoon tea & cold dinner Day
▶ 4 (August 27):
◆ 06:30 - 08:30 Enjoy breakfast
◆ After 12:00 Check out and leave the airport
meet Hilton for the first time, making the trip more comfortable
My friend and I were on a direct flight from Sichuan Airlines to Jiuhuang Airport, which was very convenient in an hour. Of course, friends who like to drive can also drive directly, and they will not feel tired when the road is beautiful. You can also take a seven-hour bus directly from Chengdu to the entrance of Jiuzhaigou Scenic Area. In order to make this trip more comfortable, we specially booked accommodation at the Jiuzhai Luneng Hilton Resort.
This hotel is located on the lush hillside of Minshan Mountain, backed by the peaceful and peaceful Zhongcha Village, quiet and long, independent. It is the first mountain resort hotel laid out by Hilton in Sichuan Worldwide. It is 75 km from Jiuzhai Huanglong Airport and a 1.5-hour drive away. It is only 12 kilometers away from Jiuzhaigou National Nature Reserve, about 15 minutes by car.
Detailed address: South side of Provincial Highway 301 (next to Daji Temple), Langzhai Village, Zhangzha Town, Jiuzhaigou County, Aba Tibetan and Qiang Autonomous Prefecture
The hotel is combined with nature, with a unique environment and very fresh air. Walking here, the winding paths are quiet, the birds are singing and the flowers are fragrant, and the mood becomes particularly relaxed. I heard that the first urban waiting hall in Sichuan ethnic areas will also be located here, and guests living here can take the shuttle bus directly from the hotel to enjoy the "one-stop" services such as luggage storage and travel consultation, which can quickly and conveniently complete the boarding procedures, shorten the waiting time in the airport terminal, and no longer be afraid of delays and rushes.
From the moment you step into the lobby, you can feel the design style that perfectly blends modern and Tibetan style, the thousand-year-old linden wood placed in the center is very eye-catching, and the auspicious cloud prayer flag hanging on the top is a way to pray for blessings. The front desk thoughtfully checked in for us quickly and asked the staff to help carry the luggage to the room, and the whole process was very comfortable.
Due to the special circumstances of the epidemic, the hotel has also fully implemented the "Hiton CleanStay", an upgraded version of the new standard of cleaning and disinfection, so that guests can enjoy a cleaner and safer stay with peace of mind.
The moment you open the door, you will be greeted by a handwritten greeting card and welcome gift full of sincerity, and various details highlight Hilton's luxury taste.
The space layout of more than 46 square meters is open, and you can enjoy the forest and lake view through the window. The bedding is very soft and comfortable, so you can sleep soundly. The traditional jack mode is also abandoned on the wall, and the mode of pressing the light is directly hidden in the bedside table, which is calm and low-key, and more advanced.
Amenities are fully equipped, with separate bathrooms and bathrooms with bathtubs and rainforest showers to unwind and unwind.
The hotel also has an exclusive Tibetan-style commercial street, where you can experience the unique local culture. If you have nothing to do, you may be able to buy souvenirs and give them away. It is said that movie theaters will be opened in the future, and the scale will be even larger.
> "open" all-day dining restaurantAfter resting and reserving, we chose to dine at the all-day dining restaurant in Jiuzhai, which is transparent and bright, with a choice of indoor and outdoor spaces, excellent water views, and an impressive open kitchen. A wide variety of cuisines, including a la carte and breakfast buffet, are available to whet your appetite. Opening hours: 6:30 a.m. - 10:00 p.m
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The price of the buffet dinner here is 258 yuan per person, all kinds of seafood, barbecue and other local specialties, on the plateau, it is really rare to have this specification, even Sichuan's bowl chicken, Maocai can be eaten... In addition to the buffet dishes, there will also be some limited edition dishes for guests to choose from every day, and we had foie gras and avocado rolls that night.
Jiuzhai returns without looking at the water, the paradise on earth Jiuzhaigou
The next day, after enjoying a full breakfast, I booked a trip to Jiuzhaigou. Because the scenic spot is large, you need to play in it for a day, and you can pick up the lunch box prepared by the hotel in advance and set off smoothly. In September, I feel that the landscape here has become more agile and richer, and the gradually changing leaves seem to be dressed in colorful autumn clothes, and they will bloom in their most beautiful appearance in October.
Special reminder: The current number of people in the scenic spot is limited to 17,000 people, and will not be accepted after that, please be sure to book tickets in advance.
The order of browsing the scenic spots is in a Y-shape, and several points have not been opened due to the impact of the earthquake. The first stop on the sightseeing bus is Changhai, which is the highest altitude in Jiuzhaigou and the widest lake, and the water surface of the lake is dark blue. The long sea bends along the mountain, the head is hidden deep in the mountainous valley, and the reflection on the calm lake is clearly visible, which is particularly spectacular.
Further down is the colorful pool known as the Eye of Jiuzhai, which is 2,995 meters above sea level and 6.6 meters deep, hidden in the dense forest like a huge sapphire, and is the smallest and most gorgeous pool in Jiuzhaigou. Due to heavy rain flooding the walking trail some time ago, it can only be seen from top to bottom.
After visiting the colorful pond, you need to take a sightseeing bus to Nuorilang Central Station to change trains, here the Nuorilang Waterfall is a must, it is the widest waterfall in China. The three words Nuo Rilang are translated into Tibetan and translate to the meaning of male god, symbolizing tall and majestic. Being in it, it seems that everyone can experience an unprecedented baptism: washing the eyes, lungs, and soul.
From Nuorilang, I took a car to my favorite attraction - Wuhuahai, which has the reputation of "Jiuzhaigou Unique" and "Jiuzhai Essence", which is the pride of Jiuzhaigou. The Sea of Five Flowers is also known as the Sea of Peacocks because of its color and outline resembling a peacock with a half-open screen. The blue-green lake is lined with those strange flowers and stones, which is intoxicatingly beautiful.
When the sunlight is reflected, various colors blend together, with white clouds, making the water color of a lake appear both true and illusory, like a dream and a magical color, as if entering a fairy tale.
We chose a small open space and sat down, leaving lunch time here to enjoy, and the picturesque scenery seemed to make the lunch box in our hands more enjoyable.
Finally, we also went to Pearl Beach, Shuzhengzhai Waterfall and other scenic spots, ending this perfect day to refresh our hearts and lungs. I think next season, I will definitely come again, because this place is really beautiful, no matter how you look at it, you can't get enough of it.
Mai Chinese Restaurant - Sichuan hot pot
It is already evening to return to the hotel, and you can experience the most authentic Sichuan cuisine and Tibetan local hot pot in the Mai Chinese restaurant with Chinese style. Here, the hall is separated from the box into different sections, and jubilance and tranquility are only separated by a wall.
As a Chongqing native, it seems that he loves to eat hot pot wherever he goes, so he ordered a set meal with his friends, and the food was more than addictive. The ingredients used are particularly fresh and appetizing.
It is best to stroll and eat after a meal, and the starry candlelight embellishment makes the night more romantic.
On the third day of Zhongchagou
, we had breakfast and made an appointment with the concierge, and our group went straight to Zhongchagou, which is an ancient village of collectors hidden around the hotel, known as the back garden of Jiuzhaigou, which means "the place where the condor descends". Just a few minutes' drive from the hotel, the tranquil space is perfect for exploring Tibetan village culture on foot.
It is separated from Jiuzhaigou by only a mountain, surrounded by green mountains all year round, and cattle and sheep are scattered on the hillside, creating an idyllic scene.
Walking halfway up the mountain, looking at the Chagou up close, the Tibetan villages seem to be isolated from the world, occasionally cooking smoke, calm and calm pace of life, living a life that is not disturbed by the world. At that moment, I was quite envious.
Imagine being woken up by the birdsong in the early morning every day, pushing open the wooden window, and seeing the blue sky and white clouds, colorful forests and streams, grass and wildflowers in front of you, and then brewing a pot of butter tea, watching the prayer flags in the distance flutter in the wind , is also a kind of contented and fairy-like day.
As a passerby, I can only pick a handful of yellow wildflowers on the hillside and take a few beautiful photos of my visit here to record this beautiful time.
Natural Meadow Ranch - Ganhaizi Love Sea
Coming out of Zhongchagou, there is also a Ganhaizi attraction not to be missed, Ganhaizi, also known as Fangcao Sea, will pass on the way back to Chengdu in Jiuzhaigou, located at the junction of Songpan and Jiuzhai Gonggangling. It was originally an alpine lake, and in the early years it was called "Dry Sea" by the local people due to geological changes. Nowadays, there are layers of mountains here, winding streams accompanied by lush grass, and wildflowers in summer and autumn, which reflect the snow-capped mountains and forests, with beautiful scenery and dense forests, so it has changed from "dry sea" to "sweet sea".
It is a love garden carefully created by the Jiuzhaigou Administration, so it is also called the sea of love. There are many Internet celebrity check-in points suitable for taking pictures, including the popular love arch, the Eternal Tower of Folk Customs, the Happiness Prayer Bucket, the marriage flag, the colorful plank road, Lanshanwu, and the flying wings.
Follow the wooden plank road straight to the end. The undulating mountains in the distance, the grass full of mountain flowers, and the colorful prayer flags are all beautiful scenery.
My personal favorite is a mirror of the sky here, when a person stands on the glass, the reflection is connected to the sky, and a blockbuster can be shot in minutes.
Chinese Chef Season - a delicious dish
on the tip of the tongue
When I returned to the hotel from Gan Haizi, my stomach was already hungry. I heard that Hilton happened to hold the first "Chinese Chef Season" this month, and as a foodie, I naturally won't miss this opportunity to taste delicious food. I made a reservation with my friends at Mai Chinese Restaurant and ate the dishes carefully cooked by Master Liu Yang, who has been in the industry for more than 20 years, especially the "highland barley pan-fried yak steak", which also won the honor of the top ten dishes of the "Panda Jiuzhai" food festival.
I heard that this decoration on the table was a Jiuzhaigou model that his team spent two weeks kneading, and he was very careful and dedicated.
Highland barley pan-fried yak steak is different from traditional steak, it combines local Tibetan characteristics, uses highland barley grains to cook together, and after slow cooking, the taste is soft and glutinous. Then it is baked at high temperature to make it golden in color and fragrant.
Stir-fried morels are a dish created by Master Liu Yang, selected from local morels, which have been uniquely processed, bright in color, smooth and refreshing.
Jiuzhai pepper and hemp cold water fish selection Jiuzhaigou Local cold water fish, paired with green peppercorns from Wenchuan County, breaks the traditional fish cooking and brings a fresh and fat taste experience.
Hand-caught goat chops are selected from local goat meat, accompanied by a special dipping sauce, which leaves a fragrant taste in the mouth, and the waiter will process it again to help cut it when eating.
Matsutake bamboo shoot Tibetan chicken soup also tastes particularly sweet, so be sure to remember to try it.
Air-dried hand-torn yak meat tastes stronger, the meat is dry, chewy, and flavorful.
leek raw shell live abalone is a delicacy made from leeks, abalone and other ingredients, with bright color and full chewy texture.
The three-year-old bacon in the ancient village can feel the taste of time precipitation, the bright oil color, and the fragrance of the pieces.
If there are few diners, you can also try the stone pot Tibetan fragrant chicken. The ingredients are simmered in a stone pot over low heat to obtain a fragrant and delicious thick soup, and the meat of the Tibetan chicken is also extremely tender, which is one of the best-selling dishes in Chinese restaurants.
Western-style cold dinner party, a sense
This unforgettable journey needs a perfect ending, and everyone has to go their separate ways to start a new life the next day. As the saying goes, meeting is fate, and it is not easy for a group of friends to be together, so it is better to have a grand dinner to bring a pleasant and beautiful sense of ritual to the journey.
We decided to book a villa here together on the last day, so we booked afternoon tea and a Western cold dinner (dinner). Thank you to the hotel for creating such a wonderful environment for us.
I have to praise the environment on this side of the villa is super beautiful, extremely private, and all kinds of details show excellent quality. The wide outdoor balcony offers a panoramic view of the lake and mountains in the distance. By the time we returned from our visit, the staff had already arranged everything for us in the living room.
Every outfit is full of the aesthetics of life, and the presentation is extremely exquisite.
It is said that some of the fruits on the table are freshly picked directly in the hotel's orchard, and those Gesang flowers also represent sincere wishes.
When the breeze gently brushes your cheeks and the tipsy sun falls overhead, sitting quietly, raising your glass with your friends, listening to music and chatting, it is really a pleasant enjoyment.
All the good elements gather here, temporarily away from the stress and fatigue of the city, and spend the day leisurely.
Everyone talked and laughed together, shared the food at the table, shared the experience of being surrounded by nature, and shared happiness...
This autumn, you might as well slow down the pace of life like me, choose a vacation, take your beloved, be among the mountains and rivers and plants together, live a few days of long-awaited peaceful life, and walk into the fairy tale Jiuzhai Paradise.
Precautions before going
Sunscreen: Jiuzhaigou is located on a plateau, and ultraviolet rays are very strong. Be sure to wear sunscreen, buy one with a high sun protection index, I usually use a small gold bottle.
Sun hat: When you are outdoors for a long time, it is best to wear a sun hat, which is also used when taking pictures.
Sunglasses: Especially in winter, it is very dazzling, so bring a pair of sunglasses to protect your eyes.
Raincoat rain gear: The weather in the plateau area is unpredictable, rain gear is a necessary item for travel, it is recommended to wear a raincoat, which is more convenient.
Daily necessities: skin care travel size, after-sun repair liquid: Strong ultraviolet rays during the day, remember to take care of your skin at night. Moisturizers, moisturizing and nourishing masks, lip balms, wipes are essential.
Warm clothing: The temperature difference between day and night is large, and the weather is dry and cold, so prepare warm underwear, long-sleeved trousers, and bring a down jacket or jacket.
Enter the countryside and follow the customs: Since Jiuzhaigou belongs to the Abeiqiang Tibetan Autonomous Region, many customs and habits must be different from those of us Han people, so before going to Jiuzhaigou, you should familiarize yourself with the local customs to avoid unnecessary conflicts. In addition, go to some entertainment venues and spend carefully.
Digital products: Jiuzhaigou The scenery is picturesque, and it must be well recorded, and my travel camera equipment is as follows.
D810+24-70+14-24 lens, iphone 11pro.
Everything is ready, let's go....
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