Sichuan, People's Republic of China
Vallée de Jiuzhaigou
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Find his rhythm between rock and sky.
Turquoise lakes, limestone waterfalls and high-altitude forests form a highly regulated protected landscape.
At your own pace
Identity summary
2 to 5 days
Spring · Summer · Autumn · Winter
Recommended car
Mountain · Lake · Forest · Nature
Variable accessibility
Modular rhythm
General presentation
Vallée de Jiuzhaigou
Turquoise lakes, limestone waterfalls and high-altitude forests form a highly regulated protected landscape.
To understand what the Jiuzhaigou Valley is, you must look at Lake Five Flowers, Nuorilang Cascade and Long Lake. These places give you a view of a territory marked by mountain reliefs, shores and lakes, forests and natural spaces and allow you to move from emblematic sites to more intimate stages.
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For a stay of 2 to 5 days, it is better to balance visits and travel times. Also to be anticipated: temporary restrictions may affect the Aba prefecture and confirm the opening and conditions of access before departure. A car is usually the easiest way to connect the different sectors. Accessibility varies from site to site and deserves to be verified step by step.
Strengths and constraints
Strengths
- Lake of Five Flowers
- Cascade of Nuorilang
- Lake Long
Before you choose
- Temporary restrictions may affect Aba Prefecture
- Confirm opening and access conditions before departure
Places worth visiting
A selection to start dreaming and organizing the stay — not an exhaustive list of everything there is to see.
Lake
Lac des Cinq Fleurs
The shallow lake reveals submerged and changing shades on a limestone background. The season, wind and water level greatly alter the experience; it is also necessary to respect the fragile banks and any local restrictions.
Waterfall
Cascade de Nuorilang
The large waterfall connects the main lake systems to the centre of the valley. Season, wind and water level greatly alter the experience; fragile banks and possible local restrictions must also be respected.
Lake
Lac Long
The largest lake in the park occupies a high valley surrounded by peaks. Season, wind and water levels greatly alter the experience; fragile banks and possible local restrictions must also be respected.
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Vallée de Shuzheng
A succession of Tibetan lakes, mills and villages is the most accessible branch. Distances, weather and access conditions must be checked prior to departure; water, warm clothing and time limits are still useful, even in summer.
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