Jiuzhaigou Valley: Land of Fairy Tale in Sichuan
Jiuzhaigou Valley is a nature reserve to the north of Sichuan and is well known for waterfalls and lakes. It is the habitat of the giant pandas and golden snub nosed moneys, both of which are endangered species. Jiuzhaigou is a UNESCO World Heritage Site and is also one of the premier ecological sites in China. |
| Jiuzhaigou Valley |
Jiuzhaigou is situated more than 2,000 meters above sea level. There are 108 lakes and a number
of waterfalls within the scenic area. There are three main valleys forming
Jiuzhaigou, namely the Rize Valley, Zechawa Valley and Shuzheng Valley.
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| Map of Jiuzhaigou Valley |
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| Jiuzhaigou in Summer |
The
best time to visit would be in spring and autumn. The summer months are
frequently crowded while in winter the conditions often make access to the site
a little bit difficult.
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| Jiuzhaigou with heaven like scene |
Travelers
to the area either take a coach from Chengdu. The journey is 460km and take
around 8-10 hours during to the mountain roads. Alternatively, they can fly in
to Jiuzhaigou Airport and take a taxi or bus ride from the airport to the park’s
entrance. This takes just under two hours.
Jiuzhaigou Details:
Chinese Name: 九寨沟
Address Chinese: 九寨沟县漳扎镇
Address English: Zhangzha Town, Jiuzhaigou County
How to Get There:
Direct bus from Chengdu Xinnanmen Bus
Station, or direct flight to Jiuhuang Airport at Jiuzhaigou County and then
catch the connecting bus from there.
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