[2025 Jiuzhaigou Attraction] Travel Guide for Shuzhenggou Valley (Updated Mar)

#Mainland Travel Shuzhenggou, located in Aba Tibetan and Qiang Autonomous Prefecture, Sichuan Province, is 13.8 kilometers long. Shuzhenggou is the main valley of Jiuzhaigou and the gateway to the beautiful scenery of Jiuzhaigou. There are more than 40 lakes (haizi) of various types, accounting for about 40% of all lakes in Jiuzhaigou Scenic Area. The more than 40 lakes in Shuzhenggou are like more than 40 crystal mirrors, extending for five or six kilometers along the ditch. The water is shimmering, the waves are rippling, the birds are singing, and the reeds are swaying, it is very beautiful. At the northern end of Shuzheng Valley is the Nuorilang Waterfall, the signature attraction of Jiuzhaigou. In the valley there are water wonders such as Bonsai Beach, Reed Sea, Sparkle Sea, Wolong Sea, Shuzheng Group Sea, Shuzheng Waterfall, Tiger Sea, Rhino Sea and Shuanglong Sea. Among them, Sparkle Sea and Shuzheng Waterfall are the most beautiful. In winter, Shuzhenggou is covered in silver, and it is a great place to take pictures and check in. The scenery is absolutely beautiful! !

The National Day holiday in 2023 is coming soon, are you ready to travel to Jiuzhaigou? The National Day period is the peak tourist season, coupled with the Mid-Autumn Festival and National Day this year, so you must arrange your travel plans in advance. Here is a detailed Sichuan Jiuzhaigou travel guide, hoping to help you, so that you can have a happy and relaxed holiday. 【Classic Tourist Attractions in Western Sichuan】 - Jiuzhaigou: The affirmation of her beautiful scenery is that you don't want to see water when you return from Jiuzhaigou. Here are the emerald seas and waterfalls and forest scenery, which make people linger. - Huanglong: There are calcified colorful pools and cascading waterfalls here, which are colorful in autumn and intoxicating. - Bipenggou: One of the representatives of the fresh scenery of the western Sichuan forest system, in autumn you can enjoy the beautiful Miyaluo red leaves. - Four Girls Mountain: Known as the "Alps of the East", there are snow-capped mountains, forests and meadows here, showing a beautiful scenery. 【3-day tour itinerary from Chengdu to Jiuzhaigou】 Day 1: Depart from Chengdu, first visit the Dujiangyan Panda Park, then go to the Diexi Haizi in Mao County, and finally arrive at the mouth of Jiuzhaigou. Day 2: Take a day trip in Jiuzhaigou Scenic Area, including Shuzhenggou, Rizegou and Zechawagou. Day 3: Leave Jiuzhaigou, go to Huanglong Scenic Area for a visit, then go to Chuanzhusi, and finally return to Chengdu. 【4-day itinerary for Jiuzhaigou and Huanglong】 Day 1: Depart from Chengdu, first visit Dujiangyan or Panda Park, then go to Jiuzhaigou. Day 2: Tour in Jiuzhaigou. Day 3: Leave Jiuzhaigou, go to the Love Sea Morocco (photo spot), then visit Huanglong, and finally go to Mao County. Day 4: From Mao County to Four Girls Mountain, and finally return to Chengdu. 【Travel Items】 - Documents: ID card, student card, admission ticket, etc., remember to bring relevant documents, because there may be ticket discount activities. - Clothing: Thick clothes and bright-colored clothes, because Jiuzhaigou is located on the plateau, the weather is changeable, and the temperature difference between day and night is large, so pay attention to keeping warm. - Items: Sunscreen, umbrella, sunglasses, thermos cup, etc., to cope with different weather and environmental needs. - Medicines: Rhodiola to prevent altitude sickness, oxygen bottles, motion sickness patches, etc. -Food: Chocolate, bread, snacks, water, biscuits and other snacks and dry food

[Island][Island] Jiuzhaigou is like a paradise on earth, with different scenery in each season. It is a must-visit tourist destination in a lifetime. If you want to have a perfect travel experience, please keep this guide [Smart][Smart]. [Glister][Glister][Glister]Itinerary: It is recommended to visit for 2-3 days to fully appreciate the beauty of Jiuzhaigou. On the first day, we arrived at Jiuzhaigou Scenic Area in the morning and first visited Shuzheng Valley. Starting from Bonsai Beach, we watched the clear stream flowing among the bizarre bonsai; then we went to the Reed Sea, where large tracts of golden reeds swayed in the wind. In the afternoon, head to Rize Valley to admire the Pearl Beach Waterfall, which is as majestic as falling pearls; then stroll along Mirror Lake, where the water surface is like a mirror, reflecting the surrounding mountains and sky. On the second day, we visited Zechawagou. Changhai is the lake with the highest altitude and the widest surface in Jiuzhaigou. The lake water is azure blue, and the snow-capped mountains in the distance set it off beautifully. Wucai Pool is small and exquisite, and the lake water is colorful under the refraction of sunlight. In the afternoon, you can choose to take a sightseeing bus to visit your favorite attractions again, or relax in the rest area in the scenic area and quietly feel the tranquility of nature. 🚗🚗🚗Transportation Guide: If the distance is short and you have plenty of time, self-driving is a good choice. You can also enjoy the beautiful scenery of western Sichuan along the way. For long-distance travel, it is recommended to fly to Jiuzhaigou Huanglong Airport first, and then take the airport bus to the scenic area; you can also choose to take a train to Guangyuan, Chengdu and other places, and then take a bus to Jiuzhaigou. 🏠🏠🏠Accommodation recommendation: There are many hotels and B&Bs to choose from near Jiuzhaigou Scenic Area. If you want to travel conveniently, you can choose a hotel close to the entrance of the scenic area, which can reach the entrance of the scenic area in a few minutes' walk; if you are looking for cost-effectiveness, homestays are a good choice, with relatively affordable prices, and you can also experience the local customs and culture. [Pig][Pig][Pig]Food recommendation: Jiuzhaigou's food is unique. The highland barley cake is crispy and delicious, full of wheat aroma; the yak beef soup is delicious and nutritious. Having a pot in cold weather will warm your whole body; there is also the local wild mushroom soup, which contains a variety of mushrooms and is delicious. ⚠️ ⚠️ ⚠️ Note: Jiuzhaigou is at a high altitude and may cause altitude sickness. Please take preventive measures in advance, such as taking anti-altitude sickness drugs in advance. Smoking is prohibited in the scenic area. Please protect the environment and do not litter at will. The weather in Jiuzhaigou is changeable, so it is recommended to bring rain gear and warm clothes. [Kiss][Kiss][Kiss]Finally, I wish you all a happy time! Enjoy the beautiful scenery gifted by nature.

Jiuzhai Valley Travel Guide🌄 🌟Introduction: Jiuzhai Valley, a fairyland on earth, is known for its stunning natural scenery and rich Tibetan culture. 🎫Tickets: CNY 190 in peak season🎟️, CNY 80 in off-season. Sightseeing bus tickets are sold separately. 🚗Transportation: Self-driving🚗, flights✈️, buses🚌, and high-speed trains🚅 are available. 🗺️Route: Shuzheng Valley→Rize Valley→Zechawa Valley, take a sightseeing bus to visit. 🏨Accommodation: Hotels🏨 near the entrance are convenient. 🍽️Dining: Bring your own snacks and water🥤, and try Tibetan food🍲. 🧥Clothing: Windproof and warm clothes🧥, rain gear🌂, and sunscreen☀️. ⚠️Note: Book tickets🎟️, respect customs🙏, and protect the environment🌳. Have a nice trip to Jiuzhai Valley!✨

Winter in Jiuzhai Valley is like a tear from God, quiet and beautiful. 🚌Transportation: • Plane: Fly directly to Jiuzhai Huanglong Airport, then take the airport bus or a pre-booked car to Jiuzhai Valley Scenic Area, which takes about an hour. • Car: Take a long-distance bus from Chengdu or other places to Jiuzhai Valley, and enjoy the beautiful scenery of western Sichuan along the way. 🏨Accommodation: • Jiuzhai Valley Hotel: Convenient transportation, complete facilities, and attentive service. • Xingyu Hotel: Located at the entrance of Jiuzhai Valley Scenic Area, suitable for tourists who like convenient accommodation. • Wuhua Hai Hotel: Located in Jiuzhai Valley Scenic Area, close to Wuhua Hai, with beautiful scenery. 🍲Food: • Chengdu food: Hot pot, skewers, Sichuan cuisine. • Jiuzhai Valley food: Tibetan-style hot pot, yak jerky, butter tea, barley wine. • Recommended restaurants: Abu Luzi Tibetan Restaurant (authentic Tibetan home-cooked food), Old Chengdu Sichuan Restaurant (classic Sichuan cuisine), Black Tent Restaurant (experience Tibetan style). 🗓Itinerary: • Day 1: Arrive at Jiuzhai Valley Scenic Area and visit Rize Valley (Arrow Bamboo Lake, Panda Lake, Wuhua Hai). • Morning: Take the sightseeing bus to the Primeval Forest Station and feel the tranquility of the winter forest. • Afternoon: Visit Wuhua Hai and other places in turn. The ice scenery of Wuhua Hai is like a dream, a good place for taking photos. • Day 2: Visit Zechawa Valley (Long Lake, Five-Color Pond) and Shuzheng Valley (Nuorilang Waterfall, Shuzheng Lakes). • Morning: Take the sightseeing bus to Long Lake and feel the vastness and coldness of the ice surface. • Afternoon: Visit Five-Color Pond, its color is still special, like a colorful gem in the snow mountain. 📸Photography tips: • Wuhua Hai: The unfrozen lake and rime complement each other, a representative landscape of Jiuzhai Valley in winter. • Nuorilang Waterfall: The frozen waterfall is still majestic, a good place to see blue ice. • Long Lake: Vast snowfields and solitary pines, experience the quiet elegance of "winter on the plateau." • Reed Lake: The silver-white reeds and the blue lake form a strong contrast. 💡Tips: • Winter in Jiuzhai Valley is not very cold, but the temperature difference between morning and evening is large, so prepare enough warm clothes. • Winter is the off-season, tickets are affordable, but some attractions may be closed. • There may be snow and black ice on the road in winter, so drive carefully or choose other means of transportation.

🎈 Location of the attraction: Jiuzhaigou is located in Zhangza Town, Jiuzhaigou County, Aba Tibetan and Qiang Autonomous Prefecture, in the southern section of the Minshan Mountains in northwestern Sichuan Province. ⛱️Must-visit attractions: There are four attractions in Jiuzhaigou National Nature Reserve: Shuzheng Valley, Zechawa Valley, Rize Valley, and Zharu Valley. These four major attractions are divided into many small attractions, among which Panda Lake 🐼, 🌸Wuhua Lake, 🎋Arrow Bamboo Lake 🎋 are all worth visiting and sightseeing along the way 🌄Travel Guide: Transportation: Self-driving tour 🚗 ✈️Huanglong Airport is the most convenient way to reach Jiuzhaigou. ⏰ Best time to visit: Jiuzhaigou has its own characteristics in each season, but the most desirable seasons are late spring, early summer and autumn. 🏨Accommodation Guide: There are various accommodation options around Jiuzhaigou, from five-star hotels to budget hostels 💗Other tips: Jiuzhaigou is very comfortable to travel to, and the sightseeing bus🚍 will take you to various attractions, and then you can explore on foot. The air is fresh, and it is cold in the morning and evening, so bring warm clothes ❤️Altitude sickness, you must pay attention to your health and don't run or jump. 🚫No littering, garbage should be cleaned up and taken away in time, or put in the trash can🚮 Food: There are many local specialties and delicacies, but there are many people in the scenic area, so it is better to bring some snacks or convenient food Jiuzhaigou travel is very comfortable, suitable for taking photos and checking in, super good!

Jiuzhaigou has always been known as 'Heaven on Earth,' with rich natural ecological resources and colorful water scenery. It is China's first nature reserve primarily aimed at protecting natural scenery. Comprising four valleys: Rize Valley, Shuzheng Valley, Zechawa Valley, and Zharu Valley, it encompasses a sightseeing system that includes water scenery, natural landscapes, folk customs, Tibetan culture, and ecological tours. In the narrow mountain valleys, over 100 colorful and mirror-clear lakes are scattered, connected by springs, waterfalls, rivers, and shoals, forming countless crystal-clear blue lakes. The diverse and picturesque scenery is a paradise that many people yearn for. Among the many landscapes in Jiuzhaigou, the water scenery is particularly stunning. Hundreds of crystal-clear and colorful lakes, combined with snow peaks, the azure sky, and the beauty of the changing seasons, give Jiuzhaigou the reputation of 'seeing no other mountains after returning from Huangshan, and seeing no other water after returning from Jiuzhaigou,' and the title of 'King of Chinese Water Scenery.'

Now, you no longer have to sit on a 7 or 8-hour bus to get to Jiuzhaigou! 🚉Transportation strategy: Take the train from Chengdu East to Zhenjiangguan, which takes about an hour and a half. There are not many direct trains, and there are a lot of people going, so you need to grab a ticket. After arriving at Zhenjiangguan, if you want to go to Songpan Ancient Town, you can take the free shuttle bus at the exit. If you're heading to Jiuzhaigou, you can buy your bus ticket in advance on Ctrip. The buses to Jiuzhaigou are located behind the snack stands at the exit, down an unfinished gravel road, leading to an unfinished parking lot. With the bus number sent in the confirmation text message, you can find your bus. The whole process of finding the bus takes about 10 minutes, and it's about a 3-hour drive from Zhenjiangguan to Jiuzhaigou. 🛏【Hotel strategy】: It's better not to stay in Luneng Town, which is a bit far. It's recommended to stay near the Zangwang Yanwu area, which is within walking distance to the Jiuzhaigou Scenic Area. There are also many restaurants around, which is very convenient. You can also take the return bus from here. Jiuzhaigou·Aba Tibetan and Qiang Autonomous Prefecture The entire scenic area is Y-shaped. Before April 1st, it's the off-season, and there's a buy-one-get-one-free offer on tickets. ⏳Recommended visit time: One day 🧳Preparations before the trip: You can buy some supplies, water, and snacks, and the pomelo is highly recommended! Oxygen bottles are not really necessary here, as the altitude is not that high, and most people are fine. ⚠️When taking the scenic area sightseeing bus, try to sit on the left side. From the entrance of the scenic area to Norilang, then choose to go to the left or right line. But actually, there's not much difference, you can finish both lines within one day. The Primeval Forest, personally, I don't think it's necessary to check in, you can skip getting off. ✅Must experience: During the off-season, which is also the dry season, the smaller lakes don't have much water, so go straight to the bigger ones. The right line's Wuhuahai, Panda Sea, Arrow Bamboo Sea, Pearl Beach Waterfall, and other series are very beautiful and can be reached on foot. After finishing one side, go to Norilang Center to switch to the left line. The left line has the Five-Color Pond, but during the dry season, the area of the Five-Color Pond is not as large as in the summer, it looks like a small and exquisite gem. After finishing the left line, you can go to check in at Shuzheng Valley, which is the main trunk of the Y-shaped area. Recommended spots are Rhino Sea, Shuzheng Waterfall, Reed Sea! You can walk from Rhino Sea all the way to Bonsai Sea, then take the sightseeing bus back to the entrance of the scenic area. End ✔️ 🍽️: There are many Tibetan and Sichuan restaurants in Jiuzhaigou, we just randomly entered one near the scenic area, and the taste was quite good. It is said that Jiuzhaigou was a sea a long time ago, so the lakes here are called seas. In fact, it is the scattering of sunlight by calcium carbonate particles at the bottom of the water that creates the sea-like blue of Jiuzhaigou. People are the same, wonderful physical or chemical reactions can always bring about a beautiful encounter! 💰Average cost per person: Jiuzhaigou ticket and sightseeing bus adult ticket 280 Accommodation for one night is about 400-500 Bus and high-speed train: 130x2 Eating breakfast, lunch, and dinner can be done for about 60 per person per day, depending on your budget. So for two days, the average cost per person is about 1000. 📝Note tips: Jiuzhaigou is really crowded during the peak tourist season, so plan ahead. There is no need to hire a guide in the scenic area, as there will be guides on the sightseeing buses, and they will also play tour videos!

||| Jiuzhaigou becomes even more beautiful after the snowfall. The mountains are covered in silver❄️❄️, and the winter snow makes the lake look more colorful⭐. This is truly a destination with a natural filter already built in. Jiuzhaigou Scenic Area is vast and you will walk more than 20,000 steps a day. If you don’t have a good guide, you will miss many wonderful attractions. Here are some suggestions based on my personal experience👇 1⃣️ If you only plan to stay in Jiuzhaigou for one day, be sure to enter the scenic area as early as possible, because there are many attractions and time is limited, so you can only visit some of them. 2⃣️ When you take a sightseeing bus after ticket checking, you cannot choose which attraction to visit first. They are all arranged randomly and will be diverted to Shuzheng Village, Wuhua Lake or Changhai according to the flow of people. 3⃣️ The main feature of Jiuzhaigou is the waterscape. It will be amazing when you first enter the scenic area. Almost every step is a scenic spot, but as the amount of viewing increases, aesthetic fatigue may occur. Therefore, when taking photos, do not stay at one scenic spot for too long. If there are too many people, you can go to the next scenic spot to take photos without having to squeeze together. I personally think that Wuhua Lake and Wucai Pool are the most beautiful places, and you can go there directly. 4⃣️ Reed Sea and Bonsai Beach are located in Shuzhenggou. You can choose not to go there and just take a sightseeing bus to enjoy them. However, you can enjoy Shuzheng Group Sea and Sparkling Sea on foot. 5⃣️ No matter which ditch you visit, you will return to the Nuorilang Center for lunch at noon. There are restaurants to choose from. It is recommended to arrive before 12 o'clock to avoid running out of dishes. 6⃣️ At present, most tourists who go to Jiuzhaigou choose to travel with a tour group. Before departure, please be careful in screening and do not easily believe various recommendations about teams on the Internet. No one will recommend them to strangers for no reason. Be sure to be vigilant to avoid being deceived! ! 7⃣️ Jiuzhaigou is quite cold in winter, so remember to bring a windproof fleece jacket and hat.

Shuzhenggou is the main scenic spot of Jiuzhaigou. This is the most important part of the Y-shaped structure. The entire ditch is 13.8 kilometers long. There are more than 40 kinds of seas. If you have enough time, you can walk one by one. Hydraulic turning wheel, as well as hydraulic mill, a common picture in the movie. In those years, a "Young Heroes from the Ancients" is a framing here.