Jiuzhaigou Valley

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Southwest China (西南) » Sichuan (四川) » Aba (阿坝) » Jiuzhaigou Valley (Valley of the Nine Villages, 九寨沟)

Jiuzhaigou Valley (Valley of the Nine Villages, 九寨沟)
Address:	Aba, Sichuan
Phone:	0837-7739753
Web site:	http://www.jiuzhai.com/
Price Range:	220 RMB ~ 220 RMB
Level:	AAAAA
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Short Description:	Jiuzhaigou is a nature preserve located in northern Sichuan province. It comprises 60,000 hectares of primitive forest. The area is covered with the most captivating landscapes on earth.

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[edit] Description

Jiuzhaigou is within the boundary of Yangtong Tibetan-inhabited area in northern Sichuan (四川) Province, and is part of the Aba Tibetan and Qiangzu Autonomous Prefecture. It is composed of three valleys (Shuzheng, Rize and Zechawa) in the form of a letter Y.

The valley derives its name from the 9 ancient Tibetan villages within the valleys. Its highest point, located at the end of the valley, is 4,700 m above the sea level. Other main sight-seeing spots are between 1,980 meters and 3,000 meters high.

Jiuzhaigou is a beautiful "fairyland valley" running over 40 km through snow-covered mountains, lakes, waterfalls, and forest.

[edit] History

Jiuzhaigou was inhabited by Tibetans and Qiangs for centuries but had not been disturbed until the end of the 1960s when large groups of lumber workers arrived there. In 1975, the Ministry of Agriculture and Forestry sent a team to Jiuzhaigou to investigate the field. The team were extremely impressed by its natural beauty and immediately published their surveys and comments: Jiuzhaigou has rare animals and rich plant resources, and most of all, it is a beautiful "fairyland valley".

In December 1978, the State Council promulgated a document (Code No. 256), officially announcing that four belts of Jiuzhaigou are listed as the National Nature Reserve, and any lumbering activities within the valleys are strictly prohibited. In 1979, the Jiuzhaigou Nature Reserve Administration was officially established. In 1984, the State Council listed Jiuzhaigou as the National Key Place of Scenic Interest. In 1992, it was included by the UNESCO in the World Natural Heritage list.

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[edit] What to see

Jiuzhaigou is blessed with some of the most captivating landscapes on earth. The colors of its forested hills, carpets of flowers, lakes and waterfalls are breathtaking and beautiful beyond words.

Here are some scenic spots to visit:

Arrow Bamboo Lake
Five Color Lake
Five Flower Lake
Grass Lake
Long Lake
Mirror Lake
Nuorilang Falls
Panda Lake
Panda Falls
Pearl Shawl Falls
Shuzheng Village
Shuzheng Lakes
Swan Lake

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[edit] Direction

Jiuzhaigou is about 450 km north of Chengdu, an eight to ten hour dive.

[edit] Fees/Hours

220 Yuan per person (3 Yuan insurance fee included).
170 Yuan for seniors (60~70 years old), disabled, students and soldiers.
Free for children no taller than 1.3 m, government workers, and seniors (over 70).

Tickets are valid for two days. Make sure that your picture is taken and printed on your ticket, as otherwise you won't be allowed to reenter the park on the second day.

The bus pass costs 90 RMB.

[edit] Best time to visit

September and early October is the best time to visit.

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