The most complete guide to Jiuzhaigou Valley in 2020 (transportation, accommodation, attractions, food)

As one of the must-visit destinations on many people’s travel lists, what is the charm of Jiuzhaigou? If you happen to want to go to Jiuzhaigou, be sure to read this article by the editor in advance. There is not much content, but it is very helpful for babies who are going out of Jiuzhaigou for the first time. Where is Jiuzhaigou?

Jiuzhaigou is located in Zhangza Town, Jiuzhaigou County, Aba Tibetan and Qiang Autonomous Prefecture, in the southern section of the Minshan Mountains in northwest Sichuan Province. It is located on the northeast side of Gonggan Ridge in the southern section of the Minshan Mountains. More than 400 kilometers away from Chengdu, it is a large branch ditch at the source of Baishui River in the upper reaches of Jialing River in the Yangtze River system.

The terrain of Jiuzhaigou Nature Reserve is high in the south and low in the north, with deep valleys and huge height differences. The entrance of Jiuzhaigou on the northern edge is only 2,000 meters above sea level. The peaks and ridges in the central part are all over 4,000 meters. The southern edge is over 4,500 meters high. The main ditch is more than 30 kilometers long. What to see in Jiuzhaigou?

What to see in spring: the peach blossoms in full bloom and the green trees sprouting new buds.

Highlights in summer: reflections, waterfalls, green mountains and green waters.

Autumn attractions: colorful forests, cascading waterfalls, blue sky, reflections

Winter attractions: ice waterfalls, blue ice, falling snow.

Human Jade Pool

Almost the entire valley in the scenic area is covered with milky yellow calcium carbonate. From the outside, it looks like a yellow dragon flying down from the snow peaks of Minshan Mountain, winding Meandering among lush forests and green valleys. Thousands of layers of clear water form layer upon layer of ladder-like lakes and ponds, like jade or ivory carvings.

Ganhaizi

Actually, "Dry Haizi" is not dry. It is surrounded by distant mountains and dense forests. The stream in Haizi is winding and the grass is luxuriant, like a velvet carpet. The land is dotted with wild flowers in summer and autumn, and herds of cattle, sheep, mules and horses. In winter and spring, it is dark yellow, which contrasts with the red leaves of the surrounding snow-capped mountains.

Roaming Shuangqiaogou

Shuangqiaogou was the earliest developed and has the most complete facilities. There are plank roads for walking and sightseeing buses. It mainly offers mountain views. The total length is more than 30 kilometers, and the altitude increases from 2,700 meters to more than 3,600 meters. There are four or five stopping points in the middle, so you can go up and down as you like. It is recommended to sit in the innermost part first, which is the redwood forest, and then play from the inside out.

Dagu Glacier

Take the world’s highest cableway and drink a cup of warm coffee in a lonely cafe on top of the snow-capped mountains with an incomparable 270° landscape glass window , enjoy the world's youngest, most beautiful, lowest altitude and largest glacier...About Jiuzhaigou Transportation

There are five main ways to get to Jiuzhaigou: flying, taking a bus, chartering a car , self-driving, group tour. Everyone can choose the appropriate travel method based on their number of people and geographical location. About accommodation in Jiuzhaigou

There are many accommodation spots in Jiuzhaigou Mioukou and Jiuzhaigou County, including star-rated hotels and Tibetan-style B&Bs. If you want to be close to the scenic spot, it is recommended to live in Mizokou; if you want to feel the New Year atmosphere in Jiuzhaigou County, you can also choose to live in the county town (the county town is about 40 kilometers away from the scenic spot, and the drive takes about an hour). Dear friends, you can check and book online according to your own situation and preferences. About eating in Jiuzhaigou

Jiuzhaigou not only has fairy tale-like scenery, but also unique food. The food here is mainly Tibetan delicacies, such as beef, roasted sheep, tsampa, butter tea and highland barley wine. These are typical Tibetan delicacies. When you arrive in Jiuzhaigou, I recommend you to try these delicacies: Tibetan hot pot, grilled sausages, cold walnut flowers, Jiuzhai mushroom pot, gastrodia squab cup, potato glutinous rice cake, roasted whole lamb, hand-grilled steak, Jiuzhai persimmon cake, Jiuzhai pickled cabbage noodles, etc.