Jiuzhaigou Travel Guide
Are you dreaming of a Jiuzhaigou adventure? Colorful lakes and forests. Multi-level waterfalls and snowcapped peaks. Mysterious Tibetan villages and temples. Jiuzhaigou National Park offers countless opportunities for discovery and we hope you will have fun, make lifelong memories, and develop a deep connection to this miraculous wonderland.
Official Name: | Jiuzhaigou Valley Scenic and Historic Interest Area (九寨沟风景名胜区) |
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Location: | Zhangzha Town, Jiuzhaigou County, Sichuan Province, China |
Area: | 650.74km² |
Elevation: | 1,990 - 4,764 meters |
What To Expect in Jiuzhaigou
Language: Tibetan is the main language spoken in the Tibetan villages in Jiuzhaigou, but because Jiuzhaigou was a tourism region, you'll often hear a lot of Putonghua(Standard Chinese) and Sichuanhua (Sichuanese) or other dialects while out and about.
Currency: CNY (¥)
Credit Cards and Banks: ATMs can only be found in some of the 5-star hotles, and most hotels, restaurants, and shops will accept Wechatpay and Alipay. Only 5-star and 4-star hotles accept credit cards.
Best Time to Visit: There’s no bad time to visit Jiuzhaigou. For pleasant weather, the best time to visit is in the springtime (April to June) and the fall (September to early November). Though if you are looking for the cheapest time to visit, January to the end of March is the best time to go.
Helpful Tip: If you’re visiting Jiuzhaigou during the winter months (Dec, Jan, Feb), there’s a chance it might snow! Pack enough layers to keep you warm while you’re exploring and bring along your biggest coat!
Eating & Drinking
The notable local food and drink include: milk products, highland barley wines, Yak meat, Zanba (a kind of glutinous potato cake), and so on.
Getting there
The best way to get to Jiuzhaigou is by air via Chengdu, Chongqing, Xian, Guangzhou, Beijing and Shanghai.
Accommodation
There are no hotels or commercial accommodation inside the park.
There are a number of 5 star, 4 star and 3 star hotels just near the main entrance to the park or Zhangzha Town.
All the tours we provided are private and the itinerary is individually customized to your wishes. So please tell us your travel plans, we'll design a customized vacation in your style. No deposit is needed until you are totally satisfied with all details.
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