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Is the water here really a palette overturned by gods?

📍Detailed address: Jiuzhaigou Valley in Sichuan is located in Jiuzhaigou County, Aba Tibetan and Qiang Autonomous Prefecture, Sichuan Province. It is a world natural heritage and a national nature reserve. This place is famous for its "five wonders" of emerald sea, cascading waterfalls, colorful forests, snow-capped peaks and Tibetan emotions, and is known as the "fairy tale world". The following is a detailed travel guide: 🚉Transportation strategy: Airplane✈️: You can fly to Jiuzhai Huanglong Airport (88 kilometers away from the scenic area), and then transfer to the airport bus 🚍 or taxi 🚖. Long-distance bus: There are buses from Chengdu Chadianzi Bus Station and Xinnanmen Bus Station to Jiuzhaigou, which takes about 8-10 hours. Self-driving: From Chengdu, take the Duwen Expressway and National Highway 213. The whole journey is about 430 kilometers and takes 8-9 hours. 🌟Highlights: 1. Wuhua Lake: The most quintessential scenic spot in Jiuzhaigou, the lake water presents various colors and is known as "the unique feature of Jiuzhaigou". 2. Pearl Beach Waterfall: The filming location for the ending of "Journey to the West", with fast-flowing water and majestic scenery. 3. Changhai Lake: The largest and highest lake in Jiuzhaigou, with an altitude of 3,060 meters, the lake water never freezes all year round. 4. Wucai Pool: Small and exquisite, colorful, it is the smallest lake in Jiuzhaigou. 5. Nuorilang Waterfall: The widest travertine waterfall in China, 270 meters wide and 24.5 meters high. ❤Recommendation reason: 1. Stunning natural scenery: Jiuzhaigou has 114 alpine lakes of various sizes. The water is crystal clear and presents a variety of colors such as blue, green, and yellow due to different mineral content. Among them, Wuhua Lake, Changhai Lake, Wucai Pool and other attractions are particularly famous. 2. Unique geological wonders: Jiuzhaigou is a typical karst landform, forming a unique travertine landscape. The dams, shoals and waterfalls formed by travertine deposits in the water constitute a rare waterscape system with extremely high scientific research and ornamental value. 3. Rich biodiversity: As a national nature reserve, Jiuzhaigou has a virgin forest coverage rate of 63.5%, and is home to rare animals such as giant pandas 🐼 and golden monkeys 🐒. The colorful forest landscape in autumn is particularly spectacular, making it a paradise for photography enthusiasts. 🏨Hotel environment: 1. InterContinental Resort Jiuzhaigou Paradise: Located near the Jiuzhaigou Scenic Area, it has complete facilities, high-quality services, and a variety of room options. The hotel is equipped with restaurants [MealCover], hot springs and other leisure facilities, suitable for tourists who seek a comfortable experience. 2. Jiuzhaigou Sheraton Hotel: With a superior geographical location, it is only a few minutes’ drive from the entrance of the scenic area⏰. The hotel is luxuriously decorated, with spacious rooms, some of which offer mountain views. 3. Jiuzhaigou Tibetan Inn: Tourists who want to experience local culture can choose Tibetan inns, which have unique decoration styles, relatively affordable prices, and can experience Tibetan customs. 🍲Recommended dishes: 1. Yak beef hotpot🍲: A local specialty food, made with plateau yak beef, which is delicious and paired with special dipping sauce. It is especially warm to eat in winter. 2. Tibetan yogurt: Made from yak milk, it has a rich taste with moderate sweetness and sourness, and is often eaten with highland barley flour. 3. Highland barley wine: A traditional Tibetan drink with moderate alcohol content and unique taste, suitable for accompanying meals. 📝Note tips: 1. Altitude sickness: Jiuzhaigou is 2000-3000 meters above sea level. Some tourists may experience altitude sickness. It is recommended to prepare medicine in advance💊. 2. Weather changes: The weather in the mountains is changeable [Cloud], so you need to prepare warm clothes 🧥 and rain gear 🌂. 3. Environmental protection: Smoking 🚭 and littering 🚯 are prohibited in the scenic area to protect the natural environment. 4. Respect customs: The local area is mostly inhabited by Tibetans, so please respect the customs and habits of ethnic minorities. ⛳️Travel tips 1. Book in advance: Hotels and tickets are in short supply during peak season, so it is recommended to book in advance. 2. Wear comfortable clothes: There is a lot of walking in the scenic area, so it is recommended to wear comfortable hiking shoes👟. 3. Photography suggestions: [OvercastSky] The light is best in the morning and [Cloudy] in the evening, allowing you to capture the most beautiful scenery of lakes and mountains. 4. Cash preparation: Some remote areas may not support electronic payment, so it is recommended to carry an appropriate amount of cash. From the emerald sea and cascading waterfalls to the colorful forests and snow-capped peaks, from the Tibetan village customs to the plateau cuisine, every scene in Jiuzhaigou tells of the wonders of nature.
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Posted: Apr 22, 2025
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