Chengdu Attractions,Chengdu Popular Tourists Attractions Guide

As a World Natural Heritage Site and part of Man and Biosphere network, Jiuzhaigou is largely known for its wonderful mountains, over 100 gorgeous, clear lakes, and forests. The marvelous attractions include the Shuzheng and Pearl Shoal Waterfalls, Panda Lake, Arrow Bamboo Lake, the Sword Cliff, the Five-flower Lake and more. In winter, the mountaintops are covered with white snow while the hill slopes and the valley are a blaze of color.

In Sichuan, most have heard the quote, “ Guilin's scenery ranks top in the world, but Jiuzhai Gou's even tops Guilin's.” Jiuzhaigou National park stands on the boundary of Jiuzhuigou County. 50 kilometers in length, it is a deep valley of stunning natural beauty in the Northwest of the Aba Tibetan and Qiang Autonomous Prefecture. UNESCO entered this scenic area onto the world natural heritage list in 1992.

Jiuzhaigou National Park is dotted with more than 100 clean lakes of various size and shapes that sparkle with color in the flickering sunlight. They are different from others by having a high concentration of calcium carbonate; therefore the lakebeds and embankments are covered with crystals. Because of the lakes, in different levels, flowing down the cliffs and covering trees, various waterfalls have been created. Due to different temperatures at various heights, there is a distinctive distribution of plants, with the broadleaf forest, at the foot of the mountain, and a coniferous forest at the top due to different heights with various temperatures.

Jiuzhaigou National Park is known for its primitive, natural beauty, its lakes, waterfalls, and beaches, the water currents, snowy peaks, virgin forests, and Tibetan customs. Every visitor leaves with a unique feeling. This is where history and reality meet, and both civilization and nature coexistence in harmony.