Five-Color Pond:Jiuzhaigou’s Liquid Kaleidoscope

#chinatravel COLOR MAGIC Shifting Hues: Deep sapphire → turquoise → jade green → amber → violet, changing with sunlight and seasons. Science Behind Beauty: Calcium carbonate + algae + sunlight refraction create "underwater rainbows" (most intense Oct-Nov). Mirror Perfection: Glass-still surface reflects clouds and forests with crystal clarity (windless mornings). 📐 PARADOX OF SCALE Jiuzhaigou’s smallest pool (6,630 m²) but most concentrated color → feels like a gemstone inset in emerald forests. Depth Illusion: Just 6.6m deep but looks bottomless due to ultra-transparent water (visibility >20m). Best Experiences Time Magic Unlocked Tip Sunrise (6-7AM) Mist rises → colors glow like neon lava Arrive early to avoid crowds October Autumn foliage sets pond ablaze in red-gold Combine with Nuorilang Falls visit Overcast Days Subtle opal tones emerge Use polarizing filter for photos Visitor Essentials 📍 Location: Upper Reaches of Jiuzhaigou’s Rize Valley (near Long Lake shuttle stop) 🎫 Access: Included in park ticket (¥280 Apr-Nov) → 10-min walk from bus stop 🚶 Trail: Compact loop (500m) with crowded viewpoints – patience rewards! ⚠️ Rules: No touching water! Protects delicate mineral balance (fines up to ¥5,000). Cultural & Scientific Secrets Tibetan Name: "Tso Drolma" (Goddess Turquoise) – locals believe its colors reveal the mountain goddess’ mood. Extreme Purity: Fed by underground springs → contains zero sediment (filters through limestone for 14 years). Cinematic Fame: Featured in Zhang Yimou’s film "Hero" as the ultimate symbol of untouched beauty. "A paint pot spilled by dragons – too vivid for earth, too perfect for heaven." Pro Tips: ☀️ Light Hack: Visit 10AM-2PM → sun directly overhead maximizes color saturation. 📸 Photo Secret: Shoot downward → capture reflections + colors without glare. 🚶 Route Strategy: Visit before Long Lake (less crowded early). Why It’s Unique: ✅ Most color-dense water on Earth ✅ Sacred site in Tibetan Buddhism ✅ Survived 2017 earthquake untouched – "Nature’s miracle".