Travel Guide from Guangzhou to Jiuzhaigou

📅 Itinerary Day 1: Take the 6:40 morning flight from Guangzhou to Chengdu Tianfu Airport, then transfer to Metro Line 18 to Chengdu South Station, switch to Metro Line 7 to Chengdu East Station, and board the 11:40 high-speed train to Huanglong-Jiuzhaigou Station. At 14:10, take the bus booked on Trip.com to Xingyu International Hotel near Jiuzhaigou Scenic Area. Contact the hotel owner booked on Trip.com for a free pickup, arriving at the hotel around 17:00. Purchase tickets for the 18:00 "Jiuzhaigou Eternal Love" show, watch the performance, and take a taxi back to the hotel after the show ends at 19:00. Day 2: Wake up at 6:30, have breakfast at the hotel restaurant at 7:00, and take the hotel owner's free shuttle at 7:30 to reach the entrance of Jiuzhaigou Scenic Area in about 10 minutes. Queue for entry, which starts at 8:00. Begin the day's tour by taking the sightseeing bus directly to Primeval Forest. After exploring the forest (which doesn’t offer much to see), continue to visit Arrow Bamboo Lake, Arrow Bamboo Lake Waterfall, Panda Lake, and Five-Flower Lake, arriving at Nuorilang Center around noon. Skip Grass Lake and Pearl Shoal due to time constraints. Have lunch at Nuorilang Restaurant Area A with a ¥35 boxed meal (the cheapest option). After lunch, visit Nuorilang Waterfall, then walk about 900 meters to take the sightseeing bus to Long Lake (18 km, ~20 minutes). After viewing Long Lake, walk 500 meters to see Five-Color Pond, then another 500 meters to board the return bus. Along the way, stop at multiple attractions like Twin Dragon Lake and Zharu Temple, with the option to disembark at each. Zharu Temple is the last stop; after visiting, take the sightseeing bus back to the exit by around 16:00. The hotel owner provides a free transfer to Xingyu International Hotel to catch the 17:20 bus to Huanglong-Jiuzhaigou Station. Board the 20:30 high-speed train to Chengdu East Station, arriving around 23:00 to check into a pre-booked apartment near the station. Day 3: After two packed days, sleep in and have lunch before taking the metro to Chengdu Tianfu Airport for the 14:30 flight back to Guangzhou. 🏨 Accommodation Recommendations - Near Jiuzhaigou: Shanyuanju Homestay (budget-friendly, excellent service, free shuttle to the scenic area entrance and Xingyu International Hotel). - Near Chengdu East Station: Apartments in Dongfang Xincheng Phase II (affordable, clean, and comfortable). 🍴 Food Recommendations - Try yak meat in Jiuzhaigou. 📌 Practical Tips