Jiuzhaigou Valley-About this place
About Jiuzhaigou
Named after nine Tibetan villages inside the valley, Jiuzhaigou is famous for its travertine lakes, which shift from emerald to deep blue in the sunlight. Five Flower Lake, Nuorilang Waterfall and Long Lake are the highlights.
- Best season: September and October, when autumn colours meet clear water
- Tip: Shuttle buses follow a Y-shaped route inside the park
- Altitude: 2,000–3,100 m — take it slowly
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