[2025 Jiuzhaigou Attraction] Travel Guide for Jianzhuhai Waterfall (Updated Jul)

Who wants to experience a good atmosphere and a magnificent view? The China that we know, if we have a chance, we will go again. Here is "Jiuzhaigou".

You might be worried about what to do if it rains, but the scenery is beautiful even when it rains. The scenery is really different everywhere, so I'm surprised every time I take a picture. The buses are well-made, so it's convenient to walk or take the bus. It's a place worth visiting at least once. #Guchaegu

#aprilblooms #jiuzhaigou April,2025 Jiuzhaigou spring is coming, super beautiful.

Back home, but my heart is still somewhere between the turquoise lakes and cascading waterfalls of 九寨沟. It’s hard to put into words how breathtaking this place was — every turn felt like stepping into a postcard. The reflections in 五花海, the surreal calm of 镜海 at sunrise, and the thunderous beauty of 诺日朗瀑布… it was all unreal. More than just the scenery, it was a moment to slow down, breathe in the crisp mountain air, and reconnect with nature. No filters, no rush — just awe. 九寨沟, you reminded me how small we are, and how grand the world can be. Can’t wait to return someday, maybe in another season to see you in a new light. #PostTripBlues #Jiuzhaigou #TravelMemories #NatureHeals #心灵之旅

Jiuzhaigou, Sichuan, China A 5A-rated tourist destination with breathtaking natural beauty. There are numerous scenic spots for photography and trendy check-in locations. The weather is pleasant, and transportation is convenient. Whether traveling solo, as a couple, in a small group, or with a tour group, it's easy to get there. Tour groups make it even simpler with organized arrangements. Visit China and experience its true beauty—it won't disappoint! Traveling in China feels like visiting Europe, with great weather and a much more budget-friendly price compared to Europe.

We used a map we found at rednote/XHS , i have included it at the last pic of this post. (For the attractions that were opened that day) tips: 1. if its too crowded just skip unless you really want to see that specific lake/mountain. 2. you can search about the lake on the same day before heading towards it , we were lucky to do so and managed to skip some dried up lakes 😅😅 3. Remember to bring a roll of tissue paper , you never know when you might need it 😂😂 (This applies for the whole of china) Esim provider: Yobo Alipay/wechat pay: if you are worried about how to pay , just link your card and verify your identity on both apps it worked for me. but do bring some cash (not too much) #china #travel #couplestrip #chengdu #jiuzhaigou #alipay #wechat #beauty

Jiuzhaigou Valley is shaped like a “Y”. Tourist buses will enter the far left or far right first 🚐 and there is Nuerlang Central Station 🛑 which is the intersection of the three routes (change routes at this point). ✅ Left route (B: Distance 18 km) There are 2 main scenic spots: Long Lake (长海) 🏞️ and Multi-color Lake (五彩池) 🌈 **When we took the bus, we chose to sit on the left side, the view was beautiful.** 🌄 The bus will stop at Long Lake 🏔️ which is a snow-covered mountain ❄️, forest 🌲 and lake 💧 After visiting Long Lake, you will have to walk to Multi-color Pool 🌟 (about 1 km). The water here is so colorful that it can be called “Jade Pool in the Sky” 💠 After visiting the Multi-color Pool, we will take a bus from this point to go back to the center of Nuorilang (A) 🚍 💡 Note: There are fewer viewpoints on the left side, so it is recommended not to spend too much time. Save it for the right side instead. If you enter since the park opens, and the bus we take takes you to the left side Should be finished by 10.30 am 🕰️ ---------- ✅ Right path (C: Distance 17 km) On the right side, there are many places to visit 🎯 ● The bus goes straight to the end of the ancient forest 🌳 (If you are short on time, it is recommended to skip it and get off at Bamboo Lake instead) 🚌 ● Get off the bus at Bamboo Lake (箭竹海) 🎋 After sightseeing, walk through to Panda Lake (熊猫海) 🐼 ● After sightseeing, take the bus to Five-Color Lake (五花海) 🌸 The most beautiful lake in Jiuzhaigou Valley. This is a must-see highlight!!! ⭐ ● Then take the bus to Pearl River Waterfall (珍珠滩瀑布) 💧 and walk along the wooden path 🌳 to the Mirror Lake (竟海) 🌊 ● Take the bus from Mirror Lake to the Nuorilang center transfer station 🛑 ● When you arrive at the transfer station, stop for lunch at the food center 🍜 and then walk to Nuorilang Waterfall (诺日朗) 🌊 It is recommended to go, it is very beautiful! 🏞️ ------------- ✅ Y-tail Shuzheng (树正 ) (Point C: Distance 14km) ● The bus will go directly to Rhino Lake (犀牛海) 🦏 and walk to Tiger Lake 🐯 Shuzheng Waterfall and Shuzheng Sea Group 🌊 Here, cross the road to the opposite side of the waterfall, there will be Shuzheng Village ⛩️ Climb the stairs to see the high-angle view 👀 ● Then take the bus to Sparkling Lake 💦 (This place was created after the major earthquake) 🌍 ● After sightseeing, take the bus to 盘景滩 🏞️ From here, walk 700 meters to Reed Lake 🎋 ● After sightseeing, walk back to 盘景滩 and take the bus back to the exit 🚌 💡 Note: There is no bus stop at Reed Lake If you get off at the Twin Dragon Lake 🐉, you will have to walk for about 2 km. ----------- ‼️ Tips:‼️ 1. The center of Nuerlang Center 🛑 is not only a transfer point for left and right tour buses or exit the park, but also a medical center 🏥, service unit 💁♀️, food center 🍲, and rest stop 🚶♀️ 2. It is recommended to enter the park early in the morning 🌅 from the time the gate opens to avoid crowds. 3. On the left side 🌄, there are 2 main viewpoints. Don't spend too much time. Focus on the right side and the center more. ⏳ 4. There are a lot of park buses 🚌. If there are no seats, wait for the next one because the distance is long and there are many curves. You should not stand. 🚶♂️ 5. When getting on the bus in front of the park You may go to the right first or the left first, depending on the queue arrangement of the staff. 🧑✈️ You may switch left and right to spread out the density. 6. If you have little time, visit only the red star✨ (During the time when there are a lot of people, if you want to visit everything, you can use the VIP car. 🚐 But the disadvantage is that you will be limited in time to visit each point.)

The weather was particularly good, sunny all day. The peach blossoms near the Reed Sea are in bloom, but not many are blooming further up. Jiuzhaigou, with its own beauty filter and the sunlight filter, cannot be described in words. I can only say that mobile phones cannot capture its beauty. I gave up the left line because the Changhai Sea was frozen and the water level in the Wucai Pool was shallow, so I focused my energy on the right line and the middle line. I didn't walk the circular plank road at Jianzhuhai, but I went to see Jianzhuhai Waterfall, a relatively delicate small waterfall; Wuhuahai is worth walking on the circular plank road, walking slowly and taking pictures, the color of the water changes a lot, mainly green; Zhenzhutan Waterfall is not so spectacular during the dry season, but it is also worth seeing; I spent a lot of energy on the middle line. There is no need to go to Nuorilang Waterfall in this season. I hiked all the way from Rhino Lake to Bonsai Beach. The road from Rhino Lake to Shuzheng Qunhai is really the essence of the essence. There is a new scene at every step. I can't take it all in. When you arrive at Shuzheng Village, you can go to the highest observation deck to admire the Shuzheng Group of Seas. Looking down from a high place, it looks like an inlaid sapphire, which is well worth it. The Reed Sea is also on my list. I walked all the way there. If you have limited physical strength, you can take a bus to Bonsai Beach, get off and walk back 600 meters to the Reed Sea to check in. Leave the park at 5:30, more than 30,000 steps, sour and refreshing, worth it, few people, beautiful, the scenic spot's scheduling ability, supporting facilities, and service quality are worthy of 7A+ I want to come again in autumn

Jiuzhaigou is a place that can only be walked in one day. You have to take your time to see the scenery and check in. If you want to take photos, you probably can't finish the walk. It was off-season when I went there, but it felt different. I want to go to Jiuzhaigou in October. 3 days and 2 nights in Jiuzhaigou is more than enough time.

#discoverchina Chengdu jiu zhai gou.

After visiting Huanglong Park, we took a bus to another highlight of our visit to Chengdu, JiuZhaiGou. We stayed here for two nights so that the next day we would have the whole day to spend in the park. Jiuzhaigou Park has been recognized as a natural world heritage site by UNESCO and is also a 5 AAAAA tourist attraction, which is truly beautiful. The management of the public transportation within the park is also quite good. The main route of the park is shaped like the letter Y, meaning you can go to the left and right sides by taking a bus to the tourist center and then taking separate buses to different places. The park has a large restaurant to choose from, but it is also quite crowded. . The highlights of this place that you must visit are the Five Colors Pool and Arrows Bamboo Lake. When I went, the snow had just started to fall and there weren't many leaves changing colors. #TravelChina #TravelPlan

Jiuzhaigou is more than what you see in pictures—it’s an experience. If you’re planning a winter trip, here’s some real-talk advice you won’t find in most guides: Winter Travel Must-Knows 1️⃣ Snowy Days: If there’s snow, leave 5–6 hours early for your return trip from the Huanglong-Jiuzhai station. Roads can close unexpectedly. 2️⃣ Don’t Self-Drive in Winter: Heavy snow frequently blocks roads in Aba, leading to delays or being stranded. 3️⃣ Custom Tours for Comfort: A private car (GL8 or luxury van) lets you recline during traffic jams. You can lie back and relax instead of stressing. 4️⃣ Low-Season Perks: Winter tickets (160 RMB/person) include entry and the shuttle bus. Hotels are cheaper too—perfect for budget-friendly travelers. #chengdutravel #chinatravel #chengdu #jiuzhaigou #NatureEscape #traveltips #spiritualjourney

Here is a guide to the attractions of Jiuzhaigou: Preparation - Documents: Bring your ID card and other valid documents. - Clothing: The temperature difference between morning and evening in Jiuzhaigou is large. No matter when you go, you should bring warm clothes, such as down jackets, sweaters, scarves, gloves, etc. - Items: Prepare comfortable walking shoes, and you can also bring sunglasses, sunscreen, umbrellas or raincoats, thermos cups, etc. - Medicine: Prepare anti-altitude sickness medicine, cold medicine, stomach medicine, motion sickness medicine, etc. Transportation Guide - Plane: Take a plane to Jiuzhaigou Huanglong Airport, and then take the airport bus or taxi to the scenic area. - Train: You can go to Chengdu first, and then take a long-distance bus from Chengdu Chadianzi Bus Station or Xinnanmen Bus Station to Jiuzhaigou Scenic Area. - Self-driving: Depart from Chengdu, drive along Chengguan Expressway, Dujiangyan-Wenchuan Expressway, G213, and S301; or depart from Lanzhou, Gansu, and go to Linxia, Hezuo, Luqu, Ruoergai, and Chuanzhusi. Sightseeing - Rizegou Scenic Line: Starting from the primeval forest, there are scenic spots such as Grass Lake, Swan Lake, Arrow Bamboo Lake, Panda Lake, Wuhua Lake, Pearl Shoal Waterfall, and Mirror Lake along the way, where you can enjoy the essence of Jiuzhaigou's water scenery. - Zechawa Valley Scenic Line: The main attractions are Long Lake and Five-Color Pond. Long Lake is the largest lake in Jiuzhaigou, and Five-Color Pond is colorful, like a gem. - Shuzheng Valley Scenic Line: You can enjoy scenic spots such as Rhinoceros Lake, Tiger Lake, Shuzheng Waterfall, Shuzheng Group Lake, Wolong Lake, Spark Lake, and Reed Lake, and feel the beauty of waterfalls and group lakes. Food Recommendations - Yak meat: The meat is tender and can be roasted, boiled, or made into beef jerky. - Buttered tea: A traditional Tibetan drink made from butter, tea leaves, salt, milk, etc. - Highland barley cake: Made from highland barley flour, it is crispy and sweet. - Yogurt: Delicate in taste, sweet and sour, and can be added with honey, fruit, and other seasonings. Accommodation Options - Near the mouth of the valley: Convenient transportation, many hotels and homestays, but relatively high prices. - Zhangzha Town: Close to the scenic area, there are many hotels and homestays, and the price is relatively low.

Next point is the bamboo forest. It’s really not easy to stay in a lake for about 20 minutes, walking in and out! December is the off-season for tourism in China, so we didn’t face the largest crowds in the Jiuzhaigou scenic area. Before leaving, I searched for people who were fighting in Jiuzhaigou Scenic Area over taking pictures of the beautiful scenery, but luckily I didn't encounter any of them. Everyone sees the scenery from a different angle. If you observe carefully, I think you can still capture the beauty that suits your own eyes. There is no need to fight over taking pictures. I also told myself to just enjoy the beautiful scenery at the moment. There is no need to take hundreds or thousands of photos. Just take a few as a commemoration, and keep the rest in your memories! And be careful about your personal safety when taking photos!

Jiuzhaigou (จิ่วไจ้โกว, 九寨沟) is one of the most beautiful natural tourist destinations in China. Located in Sichuan Province, it has been listed as a UNESCO World Heritage Site. It is renowned for its clear blue lakes, magnificent waterfalls, and the surrounding mountainous terrain. Highlights of Jiuzhaigou 1. Stunning Lakes • Each lake has different colors, such as blue, emerald green, and deep green, due to natural minerals in the water. • Five-Color Lake: A highlight of Jiuzhaigou with its unique, shimmering colors. 2. Spectacular Waterfalls • Large waterfalls, such as Nuorilang Waterfall, one of the largest in China. • Pearl Shoal Waterfall: Water flows in thin streams resembling pearls. 3. Diverse Nature • Forests that change colors in autumn, making it one of the most beautiful times of the year. • Rare wildlife, such as giant pandas and golden monkeys. 4. Fresh Air All Year Round • Spring: Nature begins to revive, and the lakes are vibrant. • Summer: Cool weather, ideal for hiking. • Autumn: The colorful leaves around the lakes are stunning. • Winter: Snow covers the area, turning it into an icy wonderland. 5. Local Culture • Tibetan and Qiang communities in the area maintain their traditional culture, including clothing, food, and festivals. Getting There • Tourists can travel to Jiuzhaigou from Chengdu by bus or direct flight to Jiuzhai Huanglong Airport. • From there, take a car to the park. If you need more recommendations, such as the best seasons to visit or nearby accommodations, feel free to ask!

Traveled from Chengdu East Station to Huanglong Juizhai station which took us abt 1 hour. Upon arrival we are greeted by snow falling on us . We skipped the normal bus wait and go directly to Juizhaigou on a chartered cab. The cabbie charged us 65 rmb per pax and he already had 2 customer. It's 4 to go. I think this is faster and not much difference in price as the driver will drop us off at our hotel or the scenic area entrance. Entered the park the next day and I must say that it's so beautiful and relaxing. Was a bit unlucky as the autumn colour's are not fully developed yet. Still it was a wonderful trip

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.'