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Jiuzhaigou- "the Fairyland on Earth"
Jiuzhaigou, a fairyland on earth, got its name since there are nine ancient Tibetan villages in the ravine. The valley stretches its way some 80km and covers an area of 720 square kilometers. The main scenic spots Shuzheng gully, Rize Gully and Zechawa gully form a “Y” shape. Its altitude range from 1980 to 4800 at the highest peak, thus comprising a series of diverse forest ecosystems and magical landscape with snow capped mountain all year round. The essence of this area is the lakes dotted all way long with clear water and crystal on the lake beds. ![]()
| Tour Code: | CD-4a |
| Destination: | Chengdu → Jiuzhaigou |
| Tour Price: | $1396 USD Price Details Our Promises: Unbeatable Value for Money! |
| Departure Dates: | You Choose! |
| Tour Type: | Land tour + well selected hotel + Your own English speaking guide (otherwise specified), your own driver at your own pace and schedule. |
Place & Transport: Chengdu to Jiuzhaigou, Flight No. TBA
Today's Activities: Airport to Hotel Transfer (Jiuzhaigou), Huanglong Scenic and Historic Interest Area
Meals: Chinese Lunch
- Huanglong Scenic and Historic Interest Area: Huanglong is located on the easternmost of Qinghai-Tibet Plateau. It belongs to Songpan county, Aba Tibetan and Qiang autonomous prefecture, Sichuan province. It is 300 kilometers far away from Chengdu, the capital of Sichuan province. And Jiuzhaigou Valley is as its neighbor. It is close to the boundary of Sichuan, Gansu, and Shanxi province.
Place & Transport: Jiuzhaigou
Today's Activities: Shuzheng Valley, Sight-seeing Public Vehicle in Jiuzhaigou Valley, Jiuzhaigou Valley Scenic and Historic Interest Area
Meals: Breakfast, Chinese Lunch
- Shuzheng Valley: Shuzheng Valley is reputed as the epitome of Jiuzhaigou. The Shuzheng Qun Hai (Shu Zheng Lakes) in this valley is the entrance to the beautiful and splendid Jiuzhaigou. With a total length of 13.8 kilometers, Shuzheng contains over 40 various lakes, occupied 40% of the total in Jiuzhaigou and stretching along Shuzheng Gully for 5 to 6 kilometers.The lakes reflect the shining sunshine, named respectively as: Luwei Hai (Reed Lake), Penjing Hai, Huohua Hai (Sparking Lake), Wolong Hai (Sleeping Dragon Lake), Shuzheng Waterfall, and Laohu Hai (Tiger Lake) etc. All provide visitors dream-like views.
- Sight-seeing Public Vehicle in Jiuzhaigou Valley: It is public transportation capacity:28-47seats.During the travel season, it is quite crowded.
- Jiuzhaigou Valley Scenic and Historic Interest Area: Jiuzhaigou Valley Scenic and Historic Interest Area is located at the lower reach of Baishuijiang River, and the north of Nai’erna Peak of Minshan Mountain. It is at the middle south of Jiuzhaigou county, Aba Tibetan and Qiang autonomous prefecture. It is adjacent to Pingwu county to the east, while to Songpan county to the southwest. It is 59 kilometers long from south to north, and 19 kilometers wide from east to west. The whole scenic resort actually is a narrow valley, in which the forest vegetation area is 60,000 hectares. The main valley names Shuzheng Valley. It is 31.6 kilometers from the entrance of the valley to Changhai Pond. Six branch valleys scatter along the two sides, and 12 snow peaks stand in the main valley. The altitude from the entrance to the main valley is from 2000 meters up to 4000 meters. The altitude of the highest Nai’erna Peak is 4760 meters.
Jiuzhaigou Valley Scenic and Historic Interest Area gained a name of “the beautiful world”. And it was listed on the category of the world natural heritage by the UNESCO. Because of its inconvenience of the traffic, it is a peaceful place without any noise from the outside world. There are only 9 Tibetan villages in the valley. That is why it calls Jiuzhaigou, which means 9 villages in the valley in Chinese. The primitive natural scenery is preserved well here. It is said that there is no other place as peaceful as in Jiuzhaigou all over the world.
Place & Transport: Jiuzhaigou
Today's Activities: Rize Valley, Zechawa Valley, Sight-seeing Public Vehicle in Jiuzhaigou Valley
Meals: Breakfast, Chinese Lunch
- Rize Valley: It is noted as the best part of all Jiuzhaigou tour routes for its multi-colored lakes, highest waterfalls, treasure beaches and virgin forests. The Nuorilang Lake is the starting spot of Rize Valley with 18 separate lakes.Going along the 18km Rize valley, there comes the Mirror Lake, Pearl lake, Peacock lake, Five-flower lake, Panda lake, Panda waterfall, Bamboo Arrow lake and Virgin Forest. Each is uniquely designed by the magic hand of nature.
- Zechawa Valley: The 18km long Zechawa Valley stretches its way from Nuorilang to the Chang(long)lake. It is the route of the highest altitude of all your Jiuzhaigou tours, featuring seasonal lakes and snow-capped peaks. Here, Jiuzhaigou will show the visitors the small but most graceful lake, five color pond, noted for its bright and distinct colors.
- Sight-seeing Public Vehicle in Jiuzhaigou Valley: It is public transportation capacity:28-47seats.During the travel season, it is quite crowded.
Place & Transport: Jiuzhaigou to Chengdu, Flight No. TBA
Today's Activities: Hotel to airport Transfer (Jiuzhaigou), Airport Transfer (Chengdu)
Meals: Breakfast
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| City | Deluxe Class |
|---|---|
| Jiuzhaigou | Jiuzhaigou hotel |