Chengdu to Jiuzhaigou Direct Train! Ultimate Guide.

🚄 New Travel Option* With the opening of the Chenglan Railway, you can now travel directly from Chengdu to Jiuzhaigou by train. ✅ Direct Train Stations: Huanglong Jiuzhai Station/Chuanzhusi Station (subject to the latest route) ✅ Travel time: about 3.5 hours, ticket price 150+💰 (twice as fast as the bus!) ⚠️ Tips: After getting off the train, it is recommended to take a chartered car or a direct shuttle bus to Jiuzhaigou Scenic Area (about 1.5 hours) 🌟 Must-visit attractions: ❶ Wuhua Hai: The blue-green glaze under the sunlight, perfect for phone wallpapers! ❷ Chang Hai: The highest lake, with stunning snow-capped mountain reflections📸 ❸ Nuorilang Waterfall: Filming location of the 1986 version of 'Journey to the West', very impressive ❹ Shuzheng Qunhai: Walk along the plank road and see the clear water passing through the colorful forest 🍱 Lunch in Jiuzhaigou: Bring your own food or dine at Nuorilang Restaurant (buffet 60-98 yuan) ⚠️ No drones allowed in the scenic area, eco-friendly bus ticket is a must (included in the 280 yuan entrance fee) --- 🍜 Food Recommendations 🔸 Tibetan Cuisine: Qingke barley cake with butter tea, yak meat 🔹 Sichuan Cuisine: 'Chuan Yu Ren Jia' at the entrance of the valley, their boiled yak meat is super tender! 🔸 Snacks: Roasted potatoes, milk curd buns (surprises from street vendors) --- 💡 Notes ❶ Jiuzhaigou's altitude is 2000-3000 meters, avoid strenuous exercise ❷ Large temperature difference between morning and evening, bring a light jacket and sun hat even in July-August ❸ Wear comfortable sports shoes! Expect to walk at least 20,000 steps a day ❹ Buy tickets in advance! There are restrictions during peak season, you can book on the official public account --- Photo Tips ✔️ Take photos before 10 am at Mirror Lake for reflections ✔️ Capture the S-shaped coastline from the plank road at Wuhua Hai ✔️ Wear white/red dresses for better photos! --- 💌 Once you've seen Jiuzhaigou, no other water will compare. With the direct train now available, it's incredibly convenient! This summer, let's dive into the fairy tale world of western Sichuan together! 🌈