Jiuzhaigou Valley
Jiuzhaigou Valley is a UNESCO-protected nature reserve famed for multicolored lakes, terraced waterfalls, and alpine forests. From the visitor center, you can access a network of paved and boardwalk trails, while higher routes offer quieter hiking with spectacular wildlife and glacier-carved valleys.
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Geography
| Continent | Asia |
|---|---|
| Region | China |
| Subregion | Eastern Asia |
| Country | China |
| State | Sichuan |
| County | Jiuzhaigou County |
| District | Jiuzhaigou Valley Scenic and Historic Interest Area |
| City | Zhangjiaohe Township |
| Timezone | AsiaShanghai |
| Latitude | 33.253 |
| Longitude | 103.918 |
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3:58 AM LOCAL TIMEJiuzhaigou Valley-a UNESCO World Heritage Site in northwest Sichuan-is renowned for its superlative lakes, cascading waterfalls and terrace pools. The park's main routes are popular and well-equipped, passing by iconic sights like Runcun and Shuzheng valleys; for those seeking solitude, longer trails and high-altitude routes escalate in difficulty and remoteness. Geologically, the valley has been shaped by glacial erosion and is dotted with alpine lakes (notably Pearl and Five Flower), edged by crystalline waters and colorful mineral deposits; forests of Picea and Pinus extend up to signed treeline. Access is primarily via Chengdu-based flights or long-distance buses, with park entrances at Jiufeng and nearby trailheads; cradled at roughly 2200-3300m of elevation, visitors should prepare for sudden weather and reduced oxygen at higher altitudes. The core tourist circuit is walkable in a day; advanced trekkers can connect trail routes across adjoining valleys and passes for multi-day trips—though these demand good navigation and respect for trail conditions.
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