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Jiuzhaigou In-Depth Travel Guide (Including the Latest 2025 Prices and Practical Information) 1. Ticket and Transportation Costs Ticket Prices Peak Season (April 1 - November 15): Ticket 190 RMB + sightseeing bus 90 RMB, total 280 RMB/person. Off-Season (November 16 - March 31): Ticket 80 RMB + sightseeing bus 80 RMB, total 160 RMB/person. Free Ticket Policy: Seniors over 60 years old are exempt from the ticket fee (must purchase sightseeing bus ticket); children under 6 years old or under 1.2 meters tall are free; residents of Zhejiang Province (including Hangzhou, Wenzhou, and 7 other cities) can get one free ticket before 2026. Ticket Purchase: Must book 7 days in advance on the "Aba Tourism Website" with real-name registration; daily visitor limit is 12,000 people. Transportation Costs Airfare: Jiuzhai Huanglong Airport has new direct flights from Chengdu, starting at 480 RMB including tax; airport shuttle to the scenic area is 40 RMB/person. High-Speed Rail: Chengdu to Jiuzhaigou high-speed rail is in trial operation, taking 3 hours, but air travel is recommended. Self-Driving: The Wenchuan section of National Highway 213 is restricted to 3 hours daily in May and June; detour via G247 National Highway is possible. 2. Classic Itineraries and Prices One-Day Tour (Compact) Route: Changhai → Five-Color Pool → Nuorilang Waterfall → Shuzheng Lakes → Huohua Lake → Penjing Beach. Cost: Ticket 280 RMB + lunch (self-heating rice about 30 RMB) + oxygen tank (20 RMB) = about 330 RMB/person. Two-Day Tour (In-Depth) Day 1: Primeval Forest → Arrow Bamboo Sea → Panda Lake → Five Flower Lake → Pearl Shoal Waterfall → Mirror Lake. Day 2: Changhai → Five-Color Pool → Nuorilang Center → Rhino Lake → Tiger Lake → Shuzheng Waterfall. Cost: Ticket 280 RMB + accommodation (economy hotel at the valley entrance about 200 RMB/night) + meals (two meals about 150 RMB) = about 630 RMB/person. Three-Day Tour (Including Surroundings) Day 1: Chengdu → Dujiangyan/Panda Valley → Diexi Haizi → Jiuzhaigou. Day 2: Full day tour of Jiuzhaigou. Day 3: Jiuzhaigou → Huanglong Scenic Area → Chengdu. Cost: Ticket 280 RMB (Jiuzhaigou) + 200 RMB (Huanglong) + accommodation (two nights about 400 RMB) + meals (three days about 300 RMB) + transportation (carpool/bus about 300 RMB) = about 1480 RMB/person. 3. Accommodation Recommendations and Prices Economy Yunshang Zangjia Homestay: Off-season 80 RMB/person/night, includes stargazing platform and butter tea experience. Yeyin·Shanju Homestay: Newly opened, family room about 300 RMB/night, free shuttle pickup. Comfort Jiuzhaigou Conrad Hotel: 990 RMB for 3 nights including double breakfast, daily 100 USD spending credit, 80% of guests can upgrade to mountain view suite. Vienna International Hotel: Near scenic area entrance, family room about 500 RMB/night, includes free parking and laundry. Luxury Jiuzhaigou Banyan Tree Resort: 1022 RMB for 3 nights, includes ethnic costume experience and private lessons in heated pool. Jiuzhaigou Tianyuan Howard Johnson Resort: Tibetan-style hotel with full oxygen facilities, about 800 RMB/night. 4. Dining Recommendations and Prices Must-Try Yak Meat Hotpot: Ama’s Tibetan Restaurant, about 66 RMB/person, recommended yak meat platter and highland barley cake. Tibetan Soup Pot: Arnuo Tibetan Restaurant, about 76 RMB/person, rich broth, better with wild mushrooms. Butter Tea and Tsampa: Zangyage Main Store, about 87 RMB/person, offers Tibetan breakfast experience. Snack Recommendation Yak Jerky: Sold inside the scenic area for about 50 RMB/bag, great as souvenirs. Highland Barley Wine: Small bottle about 20 RMB, pairs well with tsampa. 5. Hidden Benefits and Pitfall Avoidance Guide Free Experience at Zharu Temple Intangible Cultural Heritage Show: Every Wednesday at 3 PM, free Qiang embroidery and Tibetan opera performances; it’s recommended to bring small change for donations. Zharu Valley Secret Spot: Newly opened 5 km boardwalk, free morning participation in Zharu Temple blessings. Pitfall Avoidance Ticket Booking: Must book 7 days in advance during peak season to avoid no tickets on site. Altitude Sickness: The highest altitude in the scenic area is 3100 meters; oxygen tanks and glucose oral solution are recommended. Environmental Regulations: Plastic is banned throughout the scenic area; bring your own water bottle (service stations have drinking water). Photography Tips: At Five Flower Lake, shoot the "Peacock Spreading Its Tail" bay at 8 AM wearing light-colored clothes for better photos; at Five-Color Pool, the "Tiffany Blue" appears under direct sunlight from 11 AM to 12 PM. 6. Budget Reference (2 Days 1 Night) Economy: Ticket 280 RMB + accommodation 80 RMB + meals 100 RMB + transportation 100 RMB = about 560 RMB/person. Comfort: Ticket 280 RMB + accommodation 400 RMB + meals 200 RMB + transportation 150 RMB = about 1030 RMB/person. Luxury: Ticket 280 RMB + accommodation 800 RMB + meals 300 RMB + transportation 200 RMB = about 1580 RMB/person. Conclusion Jiuzhaigou is famous as a "fairy tale world," beautiful in all seasons. With reasonable budget planning, advance ticket booking, and avoiding peak crowds, you can enjoy world-class natural scenery at the most affordable price!
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Posted: Jun 7, 2025
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