Travel Guide

Three valleys, more than a hundred travertine lakes and terraced waterfalls — the highlights, the layout and the right pace.

Admission and shuttle are priced separately, with real-name booking by time slot — book well ahead in peak season.

Coaches from Chengdu, airport transfers, high-speed rail connections and driving routes — all in one guide.

A classic itinerary through Shuzheng, Rize and Zechawa valleys — the main sights in one day.

Autumn colour, winter blue ice, summer greens and spring buds — every season has its own Jiuzhaigou.

Altitude from 2,000 to 3,100 m, a wide day–night temperature range and slippery boardwalks — know these before you go.

The colour of Five-Flower Lake, the scale of Long Lake, the brilliance of Five-Color Pond and the force of Nuorilang and Pearl Shoal — see these five and you have the essence of Jiuzhaigou.

Huanglong lies 120 to 140 km from Jiuzhaigou, its travertine pools stacked in tiers — usually combined into a two-day trip.

Discount and free-admission rules for children, students, seniors, service personnel and visitors with disabilities — and the documents you must bring.