What do you need to know when visiting Jiuzhaigou for the first time?

When you go there for the first time, you need to know about transportation, attractions, accommodation, local characteristics, etc.

Location: Section 301, Zharusi Road, Jiuzhaigou County, Aba Tibetan and Qiang Autonomous Prefecture, Sichuan Province.

Transportation:

1. Chengdu-Jiuzhaigou

There are shuttle buses to Jiuzhaigou from Chadianzi Passenger Terminal and Xinnanmen Passenger Terminal, and the journey time is about 10 hours. .

2. Jiuhuang Airport-Jiuzhaigou

1.5 hours drive, there are few flights, so plan in advance.

3. Self-driving

There are parking spaces near the entrance, which are charged, so look for them.

Opening time: 08:30-17:00.

Accommodation

The first choice is Jiuzhaigou Mioukou, which is the closest to the scenic spots, convenient and time-saving.

The second choice is Zhangzha Town. This is the Tibetan township closest to Jiuzhaigou Valley and has convenient life.

Recommended classic itinerary:

1. One-day itinerary: The time is relatively tight. It is recommended to enter the scenic spot in the morning and use a sightseeing car + walking to visit. Morning: Take a bus at Mizoguchi → Primeval Forest → Fangcao Sea → Swan Sea → Arrow Bamboo Sea → Panda Sea → Wuhua Sea → Nuorilang Sea.

Noon: Nuorilang Sea → Nuorilang Central Station (have dinner at Nuorilang Restaurant at noon, and enjoy the Nuorilang Waterfall along the way).

Afternoon: Nuorilang Central Station → Changhai → Rhinoceros Sea → Tiger Sea → Shuzheng Waterfall → Shuzheng Mill → Shuzheng Village → Wolong Sea → Shuanglong Sea → Bonsai Beach → Mizoguchi.

2. Two-day itinerary: The first day is mainly to visit Zezhawa Valley and Shuzheng Valley. The second day is mostly hiking, mainly to visit Rize Valley, the highlight of Jiuzhaigou Valley.

Day 1 Take the bus from Mizoguchi → Changhai → Wucai Pond → Nuorilang Central Station → Nuorilang Waterfall → Rhinoceros Sea → Shuzheng Waterfall → Shuzheng Group of Seas → Shuanglong Sea → Reed Sea → Bonsai Beach → Get out of the ditch.

Day2 Visitor Center → Primeval Forest → Fangcao Sea → Swan Lake → Arrow Bamboo Sea → Panda Sea → Pearl Beach → Wuhua Sea → Nuorilang Central Station → Nuorilang Waterfall → Rhinoceros Sea → Shuzheng Waterfall → Shuzheng Qunhai → Shuanglong Sea → Reed Sea → Bonsai Beach.

Local characteristics:

1. “When returning from Jiuzhaigou, don’t look at the water.”

2. Tibetan culture and characteristic Tibetan food.

3. Tibetan and Qiang style party.

Nearby attractions:

1. Huanglong Scenic Area is not far from Jiuzhaigou. If you have enough time, you can consider going there. Wucai Pond is the most famous attraction and there is a fee.

2. Yingxiu Wenchuan Earthquake Site, free of charge.

Things you need to pay attention to when traveling to Jiuzhaigou:

1. Friends who don’t like trouble can choose to go with a travel agency or rent a car. If you want to go with a group, please choose a pure fun group, which includes accommodation. The content of the itinerary must be read clearly before signing a formal travel contract, and the contract details must be read clearly.

2. You can also choose to fly to Jiuzhaigou Huanglong Scenic Area. You can fly directly to Huanglong Airport from various places and then go to these two scenic spots. Three days is enough.

3. Recommended routes for self-driving friends: Chengdu-Dujiangyan (Dujiangyan Scenic Area + Qingcheng Mountain Scenic Area + Dujiangyan Panda Base + Dujiangyan Sunac Park, etc.) - Yingxiu (Yingxiu Earthquake Site) - Wenchuan - Maoxian - Die Xihaizi Scenic Area - Muni Valley Scenic Area - Chuanzhu Temple (Lavender Base) - Galitai Prairie - Ruoergai Prairie - Jiuzhaigou Scenic Area - Huanglong Scenic Area - Siguniang Mountain Scenic Area - Chengdu.

4. Jiuzhaigou Scenic Area is in peak season during holidays and holidays. Please book air tickets, accommodation tickets, etc. in advance before traveling. There is only one restaurant (Nuorilang Restaurant) in Jiuzhaigou Scenic Area. You can choose to eat lunch here or bring your own dry food.

5. The Jiuzhaigou area has a large temperature difference between morning and evening. Wear cold-proof clothing. The local ultraviolet rays are strong. Please bring sun protection products (sunscreen, umbrellas, sunglasses, etc.). Please wear comfortable sports shoes when visiting the scenic area. It’s everyone’s responsibility to care for the environment. Please don’t litter.

6. During the epidemic, please take personal protection, wear a mask, and abide by local epidemic prevention regulations.