Jiuzhaigou Valley

The northwestern Sichuan Plateau is noted for its natural beauty. One of its best scenic areas is Jiuzhaigou or Jiuzhai Valley, located in the Aba Tibetan and Qiang Autonomous Prefecture. The famous Chinese film,Hero, was shooted in the Arrow Bamboo Lake in here.

The Jiuzhai Valley is known as a world of magical fairytales, and for years has enchanted tourists with its mountains, forests, colorful lakes, waterfalls, and abundant wildlife.

The scenery covers an area of 170,000 m2, featuring its green and turquoise-colored lake. Unlike other lakes in Jiuzhai Valley, the Arrow Bamboo Lake won't freeze and it will keep its green and turquoise-colored water in the winter. The lakes vary in color according to their depths, residues, and surroundings. In addition, due to special environment many dead trees are calcified and own their own gorgeous color like coral, making the scenic spot looks more amazing.

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Admission: 220 yuan (Apr 1 to Nov 15); 80 yuan (Nov 16 to Mar 30);