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The best time to travel to Jiuzhaigou

Blog / 11/08/2024

Of course, the best time to travel in Jiuzhaigou is autumn. In autumn, the leaves of trees on the slopes of Jiuzhaigou are not only green, but also golden, fiery and colorful. In autumn, the temperature in Jiuzhaigou is also very good, with an average temperature of 12 to 16 degrees. You only need to wear a long-sleeved T-shirt during the day.

The peak season in Jiuzhaigou is from July to October every year, but in fact, the most charming scenery is in autumn, that is, from September to October. There are two reasons for autumn:

Judging from the scenery:

The leaves of trees on the hillside, besides green, also show golden, fiery red and other colors, which are colorful and reflected in Haizi, large and small. The lakes and mountains are of the same color, which is very charming. There are plenty of water in each beach, and more scenery can be seen.

Judging from the temperature:

The average autumn temperature in Jiuzhaigou is between 12 and 16 degrees. It is sunny during the day, but it will not be too cold. At night, the temperature will drop, and sometimes you need to wear long sleeves. This season, the temperature is suitable for travel, comfort and travel.

Jiuzhaigou travel guide

Ticket price and execution time of 2023 Jiuzhaigou scenic spot in off-peak season;

From April 1 ST to November 15 th, it will enter the peak season. The ticket for the peak season of the scenic spot is 169 yuan/person, and the ticket for sightseeing in the scenic spot is 90 yuan/piece;

It will enter the off-season from November 16th to March 31st of the following year. The off-season tickets for scenic spots are 80 yuan/person and the sightseeing tickets for scenic spots are 80 yuan/Zhang.

Special people enjoy preferential tickets or free tickets (excluding sightseeing tickets) according to national policies.

Two-day comfortable tour

Two days is just right for visiting Jiuzhaigou. Friends who are new to the plateau suggest not to do strenuous exercise as much as possible on the first day, so the first day is an adaptation period, mainly visiting Zhawa Valley and Shuzheng Valley, and the second day is mostly hiking, mainly visiting Rize Valley, the essence of Jiuzhaigou.

Day 1

Take a bus at Mizoguchi → Changhai → Colorful Pool → Nuorilang Central Station → Nuorilang Waterfall → rhinoceros lake → Shuzheng Waterfall → Shuzheng Qunhai → Shuanglong Sea → Reed Sea → Bonsai Beach → Out of the ditch.

The first day's tour time is very relaxed, so you won't feel very tired, so you can experience rich entertainment activities. Here, we recommend you to go into Tibetan Jiale outside the scenic spot, and you can taste authentic food with Tibetan and Qiang characteristics: roast whole sheep, highland barley wine, butter tea, milk tea, hand-grabbed meat, lamb chops, yak meat, etc. In the first half, you can eat and watch performances in the collectors' room, and in the second half, you can jump in the bonfire pot restaurant outdoors. The process is full of fun.

Day 2

Visitor Center → Primitive Forest → Fangcaohai → Swan Lake → Arrow Bamboo Sea → Panda Sea → Pearl Beach → Wuhai Sea → Nuorilang Central Station → Nuorilang Waterfall → rhinoceros lake → Shuzheng Waterfall → Shuzheng Qunhai → Shuanglong Sea → Reed Sea → Bonsai Beach.

On the second day, after the tour, you can go to the Tiantangkou of Jiuzhai, where there are performances such as Tibetan and Qiang songs and dances, throwing colored balls, Tibetan Nuo operas, folk stunts, etc., and you can also buy tourist souvenirs here. You can also arrange a performance of "Tibetan Mystery" rich in the original ecology of the Tibetan and Qiang people in Jiuzhaigou, and experience the original culture of Jiuzhai in a magnificent performance, and feel the stories that have been passed down for thousands of years and the beautiful Jiuzhaigou legends.

Three-day colorful tour

If you have enough time, you can visit Jiuzhaigou County and Jiuzhaigou Shenxianchi Scenic Area in three days. Jiuzhaigou county is relatively small, so you can go shopping leisurely and enjoy the time on the plateau; Shenxianchi Scenic Area combines the beauty of Jiuzhai and the wonder of Huanglong. The whole scenic area is surrounded by vast forests, with towering ancient trees and steaming clouds. There are clear and bright alpine lakes, well-developed large-scale calcified landscapes and boundless virgin forests that blend here to create a wonderful charm.

Day 1

It is 58 kilometers from Jiuzhaigou County to Jiuzhaigou Shenxianchi Scenic Area, and it takes about one and a half hours by car.

Scenic spots in Jiuzhaigou Shenxianchi Scenic Area: Liantai Yingcai, Qinglong Sea, Fairy Pool, Jinliu Fanbo, Lianhuatai, Jinyintan, Yaochi, water curtain cave, Bamboo Path, Emerald Sea, Wancengtan and Yonglian Spring. You can choose to take a double-deck open-top sightseeing bus in the scenic spot to see the snow-capped mountains, red leaves, clear water and green grass, and turn the journey into a relaxing one.

After visiting Shenxianchi Scenic Area, you can drive to Zhangzha Town in Jiuzhaigou Scenic Area to find a suitable hotel. After checking in, you can have an early rest and save your energy for the next day's trip.

Day 2

Take a bus at Mizoguchi → Changhai → Colorful Pool → Nuorilang Central Station → Nuorilang Waterfall → rhinoceros lake → Shuzheng Waterfall → Shuzheng Qunhai → Shuanglong Sea → Reed Sea → Bonsai Beach → Out of the ditch.

One day's tour time is very relaxed, so you won't feel very tired, so you can experience a wealth of entertainment activities. There are many Tibetan music festivals to choose from outside the scenic spot. Here you can taste authentic food with Tibetan and Qiang characteristics: roasted whole sheep, highland barley wine, buttered tea, milk tea, hand-grabbed meat, lamb chops, yak meat, etc. In the first half, you can eat and watch performances in the collectors' room, and in the second half, you can dance in the bonfire pot restaurant outdoors. The process is full of fun.

Day 3

Visitor Center → Primitive Forest → Fangcaohai → Swan Lake → Arrow Bamboo Sea → Panda Sea → Pearl Beach → Wuhai Sea → Nuorilang Central Station → Nuorilang Waterfall → rhinoceros lake → Shuzheng Waterfall → Shuzheng Qunhai → Shuanglong Sea → Reed Sea → Bonsai Beach.

On the third day, after the tour, you can go to the Tiantangkou of Jiuzhai, where there are performances such as Tibetan and Qiang songs and dances, throwing colored balls, Tibetan Nuo operas, folk stunts, etc., and you can also buy tourist souvenirs here. You can also arrange a performance of "Tibetan Mystery" rich in the original ecology of the Tibetan and Qiang people in Jiuzhaigou, and experience the original culture of Jiuzhai in a magnificent performance, and feel the stories that have been passed down for thousands of years and the beautiful Jiuzhaigou legends.

What is the best time to travel in Jiuzhaigou? Let's get to know each other.

In a year, the best time to travel in Jiuzhaigou should be October, especially during the week from October 18th to 30th. At this time, most of the leaves have completely changed color, some are golden yellow, some are red all over the mountains, and other colors are used as transition and embellishment. The leaves are intertwined with red and yellow, reflecting the blue color pool. October is the most beautiful and magical time in Jiuzhaigou.

In October, it is best to choose the Rizegou landscape to go to Jiuzhaigou, and the most beautiful scenery in Jiuzhaigou in autumn is on this landscape. In the valley surrounded by snowy peaks, the unpredictable colors of Haizi and colorful colorful forests set each other off, and under the touch of autumn sun, all kinds of Haizi float in the sky, giving Jiuzhaigou a unique vivid aura in autumn. Colorful waterfalls, surging rapids, ancient primitive villages, trestles and mills dotted in the mountains in the valleys form a beautiful landscape painting.

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