Jiuzhaigou Valley as a fairlyland is located in Nanping County, 450 kilometers to the north of Chengdu. Its name is due to the existence of nine stockaded villages of Tibetan origin, and it is always regarded as a holy mountain and watercourse by the Tibetan people.

Jiuzhaigou Valley is a great masterpiece of nature having dreamlike scenery and abundant natural resources. It combines blue lakes, waterfalls, verdant forests, snow-covered mountains, and the folk customs of the Tibetan and Qiang peoples.

Jiuzhaigou Valley covers three main valleys, which are Shuzheng Valley, Rize Valley and Zechawa Valley take a 'Y' shape. Inhabited by Tibetans, it is like crystal jade blocks inlaid in snow mountains and forests. The main beauty spots such as calc-sinter lake groups, waterfalls, and other waterscapes, as well as 12 summits make Jiuzhaigou Valley a wonderful appearance. Only you are personally present can you truly appreciate just how splendid the sights of Jiuzhaigou Valley are.

SPRING - Jiuzhaigou in spring is both radiant and enchanting. With the ice and snow beginning to melt, the water levels rising, and the mountain flowers blooming you will be in awe of the natural beauty before your eyes.

SUMMER - A welcome retreat from the summer heat, you will feel very comfortable walking through the forest and around the lakes. JiuZhaiGou will be drenched with lush green forests, and beautiful lakes reflecting the clouds above.

AUTUMN - With colorful autumn leaves, forests reflecting in the sparkling lakes, and a bright clear sky, autumn is the most magnificent of all seasons to be in JiuZhaiGou

WINTER - In winter, with the mountains and forests covered in snow, lakes frozen over, and water gushing between the iced waterfalls, JiuZhaiGou turns itself into a winter wonderland.

In addition to the dreamlike sceneries, there are numerous flora and fauna in Jiuzhaigou Valley Scenic and Historic Interest Area. The natural forest covers an area of nearly 30,000 hectares, including 2,576 higher plant species (24 species of national protected plants) and over 400 lower plant species (212 species of algae). The diversity of flora has provided a good environment for wild animals. There are 170 species of vertebrates, 141 species of birds and 17 species of rare animals. Among them the first rank has giant pandas, takins and golden monkeys and the second rank has lesser pandas, marmots, and blue sheep.

An Admission fee 220RMB to Jiuzhaigou Park and another Park sightseeing bus 90RMB during Peak season which starts from 1st of April to 15th of November; At shoulder season it will be down to 80RMB plus 80RMB sightseeing bus fee.

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