Jiuzhaigou
Turquoise lakes, waterfalls and mountain villages in a forested valley.
Highlights of Jiuzhaigou
The colours of Jiuzhaigou's lakes are almost unreal. Autumn adds red and gold forests to the blue water.
Five Flower Lake
A clear lake streaked with turquoise and green, with fallen trees visible on the bottom.
Nuorilang Falls
One of China's widest waterfalls.
Huanglong
Terraced travertine pools of gold and blue, often combined with Jiuzhaigou.
Connections
| To / from | By | Time |
|---|---|---|
| Chengdu | Flight | about 1 hour |
Times are typical and vary by service.
Tips from our guides
- Park buses run on fixed routes. Start at the top of the valley and walk down.
- Take it easy on the first day; the altitude can cause headaches.
Nearby and nicely paired
2–3 daysChengdu
Giant pandas, teahouses and the spiciest, most addictive food in China.
2 daysLeshan & Mount Emei
The world's largest stone Buddha and a sacred mountain of monasteries above the clouds.
1–2 daysChongqing
A vertical megacity of cliffs, bridges and neon, and the start of the Yangtze River cruise.
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