Jiuzhaigou self-help tour

I have been to Jiuzhaigou, and the beautiful scenery at that time left a deep impression on my mind, so that many years later I still remember many details clearly, even the old vine climbing on the shore of Jinghai can recognize it at a glance, which proves the achievements of Jiuzhaigou's natural heritage protection from the side. So the decision to revisit this place was a promise I made to LP a few years ago, but the deep impression of beauty in my memory triggered my desire to share it with LP. It's really that Jiuzhai came back without looking at the water. In many places I have been to since then, only the water in Yalong Bay is worth commenting on.

Anyway, if you want to fully appreciate the charm of Jiuzhaigou, it's better to travel by yourself. The following is my experience for your reference.

Tickets

Suggestion: Buy tickets online.

Now the supporting facilities in Jiuzhaigou are perfect, so I choose to book tickets through the website of Jiuzhaigou Administration. The advantage is that I can pay by credit card, which can reduce the amount of cash I carry. In addition, the booking date can be changed and the ticket can be refunded. Now Jiuzhaigou tickets to 22 yuan, tickets to 9 yuan, insurance to 3 yuan, a ***313 yuan. You can avoid tickets for the next day and tickets for the second ditch. It seems a little expensive for the tourists who join the group, but 156 yuan/day is acceptable for the second trip. Another advantage is that the website provides the weather forecast of Jiuzhaigou in the next five days, which can fully grasp the weather conditions of the trip and is very helpful for the itinerary.

It is pointed out that

A donkey friend said that tickets can be issued one day in advance when booking tickets on the website of Jiuzhaigou Administration. What needs to be added here is that during the Golden Week, in order to avoid queuing for tickets for a long time in the morning, tickets can be issued one day in advance, and the ticket office is open until 22 o'clock in the evening. Tickets are usually issued on the same day. Tickets are sold at 6: 3 every day. There are only two cash ticket outlets, and the other six are online booking windows.

Timing chapter

Best time: October

Jiuzhaigou is known as a fairy tale in autumn, and the best time to visit is when the mountains are everywhere. But the beauty of Jiuzhai is natural, and it is just as beautiful at other times, especially in rainy season. Many Haizi whose water level changes greatly can show their charm. Besides, after the National Day, people are crowded. Remind everyone that Jiuzhaigou will have a low season of about half a month at the end of August and early September because students start school. At this time, there are less than 1 thousand tourists in the ditch every day. I entered the ditch on August 29, and there were only about 6 people that day! The number of people is half that of a week ago!

Chengdu Branch

Air tickets

It is suggested to purchase round-trip air tickets in advance, pay by credit card, and adjust the time of issuing tickets. The interest-free period can reach 45 days, which can also reduce the complexity of carrying a lot of cash and purchasing return air tickets. Generally, special fares can't come out until one week before departure. I verified this through a month-long online follow-up survey.

hotels

I recommend two hotels.

Wen Jun Mansion Hotel

Advantages: economy, convenient transportation, concentrated scenic spots and abundant restaurants.

Three-star standard, located at No.12 Qintai Road, Antique Culture Street, invested by Chengdu Dream Travel Agency, and can be booked online. When the room is not tense, there is no need to pay a deposit. You can use a credit card. It is recommended to choose the standard room in 18 yuan, because the business big bed room in 26 yuan is not much better than the bigger one. For pure backpackers or travelers who want to experience traveling together, you can also choose Dream Travel International Youth Hostel under Dream Travel. The cheapest eight-person room is only 25 yuan/person. And the geographical location is also good, and Wuhou Temple is diagonally opposite.

the advantage of living here is that it is convenient to go to many scenic spots. Take bus No.35 in Baihuatan, you can walk to the Cultural Park in 1 minute, to Baihuatan Park in 5 minutes, to Qingyang Palace in 1 minutes, to Du Fu Caotang in 5 minutes (6 yuan ticket is too expensive, so don't go), or take bus No.35 in the opposite direction for 1 minutes to the vicinity of Wuhou Temple. If you take a taxi, you only need 12 yuan to go to the Pacific Department Store.

as for dining, it's also very convenient. The inn itself has a snack bar, but the environment and taste are not very good. Lion Building Hotpot Restaurant is diagonally opposite the door. Ma Lao Hotpot Restaurant in Huangcheng can be reached within a minute's walk (the price is similar to that in Shanghai). Walk for 1 minutes to Tanyutou and Bayu Hotpot Restaurant at the intersection of Qingyang Main Street and the second section of the First Ring Road. Take bus No.35 for 5 minutes and get off at Huanhua Park Station, which is Chenmapo Sichuan Restaurant at No.19 Tsinghua Road (the service is poor, but she won't stop you if you order). Take a stop further to Du Fu Caotang, which is the old Chengdu. Chongqing Yuan Ji Chuan Xiang is strongly recommended, opposite Bayu family in Qingyang Main Street. 1 cents a string!

In addition, you must know the local customs and culture when you go to Chengdu. It's convenient to choose Wen Jun Tower, because it's diagonally opposite to the Cultural Park, and it's only a 3-minute walk to Chengdu's most famous Shu Feng Ya Yun Opera Park. Every night from 8: to 9: 3, the essence of Sichuan folk customs is presented here, with various contents and masterpieces by famous artists. The main programs include the opening ceremony, tea ceremony, folk music performance, Sichuan Opera, Gao Hu, puppet show (really a must), hand shadow play, spitting fire, changing face and rolling lanterns. The first row of fares is in 18 yuan, and foreigners are generally slaughtered. The first five rows of 15 yuan can be cut to 12 yuan. The lowest in the back can be around 8 yuan. Tickets include tea and snacks, as well as the Chinese zodiac and a set of Facebook bookmarks. There is also a massage shiatsu provider (4 yuan). The scariest thing is the sound of metal rubbing in the dark, which is the sound of ear-plucking tools. The operator is wearing a searchlight in the dark and rubbing against the tool, which is a bit creepy. It's hard for donkey friends to think of the enjoyment of ear plucking, and the price is as high as 4 yuan. Sweating!

Another essential course to go to Chengdu is to soak in tea houses. Although visiting famous teahouses has become a habit of tourists, I think going to the citizens is the real experience of tea culture leisure in Chengdu. From Wen Jun Tower, you can go directly to Baihuatan Park or the tea garden of Cultural Park, which are free and open. Baihuatan, the former residence of Ba Jin, is famous for its sweet-scented osmanthus, and a sweet-scented osmanthus festival is held around the Mid-Autumn Festival in September every year. In addition to the garden full of osmanthus, there are bonsai production centers and fish ponds. Then there are all kinds of open-air tea gardens, some in the depths of bamboo forests and some sitting by the water. Soak a cup of Mao Feng with a crescent tree, read a Chengdu Morning Post, and then look around at the anglers, players sitting around playing cards, and old people wandering around with their grandchildren, lamenting the leisure of Chengdu people!

Civil Aviation Building

Advantages: It is located in the city center, convenient for shopping and free of charge.

Three-star sign, next door is Chunxi Road Pedestrian Street, Pacific Department Store and Wangfujing Department Store, next door to Sichuan Hotel in the south (it is recommended that well-funded travelers can stay because the room is very new and the business big bed room is really big, and the price is 34 yuan/day including double breakfast), and the road in front of the door faces Crown Hotel. You can get the price of deluxe big bed room 28 yuan (including double room) directly at the front desk of Civil Aviation Building. Because this room type is so cost-effective, the hotel doesn't have many places for Ctrip, but it is 238 yuan (only single room) from Ctrip. You can also see the house by yourself and choose the room you want. The room is very good, and we often have activities. When we went, we also sent a fruit basket. Breakfast buffet is good, delicious and rich. Besides shopping, there are three free shuttle buses every day, which is very convenient. There are harassing calls, but use LP. If there is a phone call, LP can answer it first to avoid future trouble!

local products can be purchased in the nearby Hongqi Shopping Mall or People's Shopping Mall. Hongqi Shopping Mall was renovated in early September and opened in the middle of the month. Renamed Hongqi supermarket chain. The underground supermarket of People's Shopping Mall was also renovated in early September, and there will be no time to open. However, you can also buy suitable specialties in the supermarket on the first floor of Wangfujing Department Store. Dining is also very convenient. There are old brands such as husband A next to Wangfujing.