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Ask a QuestionWhat are the Best Places to Visit in Jiuzhaigou County? Owns one of the most famous fairy-land-like spots of the world – Jiuzhaigou Valley, Jiuzhaigou County still has more to explore. Then, where to visit in Jiuzhaigou County? Or, what are the most attractive spots here? Come with us, you will be impressed by the gorgeous natural scenery it owns.
Situated in the northern part of Sichuan Province, Jiuzhaigou Valley is a well-known fairyland that features perennially snow-capped mountain peaks, verdant and lush forest, stretches of serene lakes, and various birds and animals.
It is also a world of water, the clearest in the world. Water brings Jiuzhai Valley its most enchanting views, which is the soul of the place. Bright green waters, icy waterfalls, colorful forest (especially in autumn) and pure snow mountains surrounded, all contributing to the unique view of Jiuzhai Valley and earning it a place on the UNESCO World Natural Heritage List.
Rize Valley, Shuzheng Valley and Zechawa Valley are the spotlight attractions in this scenic area.
Five Color Lake
Five Color Lake is located in Zechawa Valley. One kilometer down from Changhai is the Five Color Lake. At an altitude of 3,010 meters, Five Color Lake is about 100 meters long, 60 meters wide and 6.6 meters deep, and is deeply hidden in the deep valley below the highway. Although the Five Color Lake is the smallest and most exquisite in Jiuzhaigou, its color is the most colorful, which is comparable to the Five Flower Lake.
The water of the Five Color Lake is extremely clear. Through the water, the stone lines on the bottom of the pond can be seen. Due to the color difference of the sediment at the bottom of the pond and the different colors of the plants around the Five Color Lake, the lake has become colorful. It is the essence of Jiuzhai Valley and the most exquisite lake in the Jiuzhai Valley, and is called the eye of Jiuzhai Valley.
Changhai Lake
Changhai Lake, 3101 meters above sea level, has a total length of about 4350 meters, a width of 300 meters and a depth of 90 meters. It is the highest, deepest and largest lake in Jiuzhai Valley. The mountains next to Changhai Lake is covered with snow all year round, surrounded by green forests. When you stand on the Changhai viewing platform, you can see the blue sky and white clouds and the snowy peaks. You will feel that the mountains and the sky are connected with each other, and there is no distance.
Five Flower Lake
Five Flower Lake is the most famous and beautiful lake among the many lakes in Jiuzhai Valley, which is rich in changes. The Five Flower Lake is 2,462 meters above sea level, 450 meters long, 313 meters wide and 9 meters deep. It is called one of the wonders of Jiuhzhai Valley and Essence of Jiuzhai Valley. It is located between the Pearl Beach Waterfall and Panda Lake.
Five Flower Lake is named because of its colorful and beautiful scene. Looking down from the viewing platform of Tiger Mouth, Five Flower Lake is like a peacock with its screen open, colorful, dazzling and beautiful.
Nuorilang Waterfall
Nuorilang is 2,343 meters above sea level, 24.5 meters high and 320 meters wide. It is the widest waterfall in Jiuzhai Valley. The surging water comes from the Nuorilang Lakes and pours down from the trees at the top of the waterfall, like several white hadas. On the cliff next to the highway, there is a viewing platform. Standing on the platform, you can have a panoramic view of the Nuorilang Waterfall. In the early morning, there may be rainbows at the Nuorilang Waterfall. In winter, the Nuorilang Waterfall may be frozen, which is unique and attractive, making it more beautiful.
Rhinoceros Lake
Rhinoceros lake is 2,301 meters above sea level,which is 2,000 meters long, 225 meters wide and 17 meters deep. It is the second largest lake in Jiuzhai Valley. Rhinoceros Lake is vast. At the end of the north shore, there are reeds. At the exit of the south bank, there are both forests and waterfalls. In the middle, it is a large blue lake.
The landscapes of Rhinoceros Lake can make tourists linger. In spring, the lush forests are reflected on the blue lake. In autumn, the colorful forests are reflected on the calm lake, which make the Rhinoceros Lake more charming and beautiful.
Huanglong, a World Natural Heritage site, adjecent Jiuzhaigou Valley, is also famous for its colorful ponds, snowy mountains, deep valleys, and dense forest. Between 3,145 and 3,578 meters above sea level at the foot of Xuebaoding, the main peak of Mt. Minshan, lies a 3.6-km-long calcified hill, resembling a giant golden dragon galloping among the virgin forest, and this is how the mountain was named. More than 3,400 ponds, varied in color and shape, picture the most spectacular view in the world, known as the Jasper Lake Under Heaven.
Huanglong is also home to many endangered species including the Giant Panda and the Sichuan Golden Snub-nosed Monkey. Huanglong's beauty is beyond mere words, you need see it in person to truly appreciate this 'Fairy Land on Earth'.
36km west of Songpan is another of Aba Prefecture's aquatic marvels - Muni Valley, which consists of two side valleys, more than 100 lakes and natural hot springs with the most spectacular sceneries being Zhaga Waterfall and Erdao Lake. It is possible to reach Muni Valley by road or horse trek from Songpan. The altitude ranges from 2,800m at the entrance to 4,070m on the mountain peaks.
Muni Valley is a geologic museum of miscellaneous natural landscape formed by the rare karst calcification in high and cold mountain area. Owing to the fact that the travertine sediment deposit in the scenic sport in large in scale and various in shapes, added with later on geologic movements, various kinds of travertine landforms were formed. The landscape of the scenic spot is blended with travertine waterfalls, annular ponds and waterfalls, plateau collapsed solution lakes, stalactites, karst caves, calcification relics, primeval forests, high-mountain meadows, sulfurous springs, rare flora and fauna, Tibetan Buddhism tmples, and unique customs of Tibetan village, and famous for Five Marvels – "waterfall, flower sea, lake, spring and stalactite".
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