Jiuzhaigou Valley Scenic and Historic Interest Area

阿坝州九寨沟景区

Sichuan, Aba★ 4.7Designated 2007·33.3000°N, 103.8564°E

Ticket Price

Peak CNY 169/Off-peak CNY 80

Duration

3 to 5 hours

Rating

4.7 / 5.0

Designated

2007

About Jiuzhaigou Valley Scenic and Historic Interest Area

Jiuzhaigou Valley, a UNESCO World Heritage Site, is renowned for its otherworldly turquoise lakes, multi-tiered waterfalls, and colorful forested valleys. This alpine nature reserve in the Min Mountains is home to endangered giant pandas and golden snub-nosed monkeys, with over 100 mineral-rich lakes created by glacial activity and travertine deposition.

Highlights

Turquoise travertine lakes (Five Flower Lake, Mirror Lake); multi-tier waterfalls (Nuorilang); snow peaks and Tibetan villages - a UNESCO site.

Suggested Route

Enter at the gate, ride the eco-shuttle loop visiting Rize and Zechawa valleys (Five Flower Lake, Pearl Shoal, Long Lake); allow a full day.

Food & Lodging

Tibetan yak hotpot and butter tea; stay in Jiuzhaigou town just outside the gate.

Facilities

Eco shuttle buses, boardwalks, restrooms and visitor centers; barrier-free boardwalks at the major lakes.

Travel Tips

Check official website for current information. Respect local customs and regulations. Best visited during mild weather seasons.

Location

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Opening Hours

Peak season (April-October): 8:00-17:30; Off-season: 8:30-17:00.

Getting There

No metro; nearest airport Jiuzhai Huanglong Airport (JZH) ~88 km; HSR to Jiuzhaigou Station (九寨沟站, Sichuan-Qinghai railway) then transfer; ~330 km from Chengdu.

Reservation

Advance online reservation required (no on-site sales) via WeChat '九寨沟'/abatour.com; book up to 14 days ahead, released 08:00 daily.

Ticket Price

Peak CNY 169/Off-peak CNY 80

Address

Abazhoujiuzhaigou County Zhangzha Town