Here is our sample one day Jiuzhaigou itinerary. All times are approximate, to give you an idea of how to plan your time.
8:30: Meet your tour guide at your hotel lobby. Drive from your hotel to Jiuzhaigou National Park. It takes about 10-40 minutes to the park from your hotels at Zhangzha Town or goukou (the entrance of the valley). Times depend on your hotel location. After entering the park, take the park bus to the primitive forest. On the way, you will see Hanging Spring on the Sword Cliff, Fangcao Lake (Grass Lake), Swan Lake, Jianzhu Lake (Arrow Bamboo Lake), Jianzhu Lake Waterfall, Panda Lake, Panda Lake Waterfall, Five-flower Lake, Pearl Shoal, Pearl Shoal Waterfall and Mirror Lake.
12:30 - 13:30: Have lunch at Tourist Information Center Nuorilang Jiuzhaigou Valley.
13:30: Take a park bus to Long Lake for a visit. After visiting the Five-color Pool, take the park bus back to Tourist Information Center Nuorilang Jiuzhaigou Valley. Follow the direction of the valley, visit the Nuorelang Waterfall, Lovers' Shoal, Rhinoceros Lake, Tiger Lake, Shuzheng Waterfall, Water Mill, Shuzheng Village, Shuzheng Lakes, Sleeping-dragon Lake, Sparkling Lake, Double Dragon Lake, Reed Lake, and Bonsai Shoal in turn.
17:30: Exit the park and drop off at your hotel.
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Five-color Pool