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Jiuzhaigou > Jiuzhaigou Attractions > Jiuzhaigou Valley National Park
Jiuzhaigou Valley National Park
Location
The Park lies on the northern border of Sichuan Province, and is part of the magnificent Min Shan mountains on the edge of the Tibetan plateau.
Introduction
This park is about the scenery, scenery that takes your breath away, scenery that begins with a flight over dramatic snow-capped mountains, forested canyons, rivers, and lakes to land at Jiuzhaigou. The sides of the valleys are covered in dense vegetation. There is a wide variety of plants and animals, many of which are endangered and protected within the Park.. Well over 2,500 different plants have been catalogued to date, including a lot of conifers, rhododendrons, ferns, fungi, aquatic plants and many beautiful orchids and other flowering plants.
The Park lies on the northern border of Sichuan Province, and is part of the magnificent Min Shan mountains on the edge of the Tibetan plateau.
Introduction
This park is about the scenery, scenery that takes your breath away, scenery that begins with a flight over dramatic snow-capped mountains, forested canyons, rivers, and lakes to land at Jiuzhaigou. The sides of the valleys are covered in dense vegetation. There is a wide variety of plants and animals, many of which are endangered and protected within the Park.. Well over 2,500 different plants have been catalogued to date, including a lot of conifers, rhododendrons, ferns, fungi, aquatic plants and many beautiful orchids and other flowering plants.
The wildlife here is timid, but the range is equally impressive, including 27 protected rare and endangered species like giant panda, golden monkey, gnu, white-lipped deer, black-necked crane, swans, various species of lovebirds, red-bellied golden pheasant, snow leopard, forest musk deer, and otters.
Attractions
Shuzheng Valley
The Shuzheng valley is the major tourist area of Jiuzhaigou National Park. More than 40% of the lakes and ponds are situated in this valley.
The Shuzheng valley is the major tourist area of Jiuzhaigou National Park. More than 40% of the lakes and ponds are situated in this valley.
Double-Dragon Lake
Double-Dragon Lake is located in the scrub below the waterfall of Huohua Hai. It gets its name from the two biological calcium dykes which lie below the surface. Possibly due to the peaceful environment and the blessing of the two huge "dragons", the lake is home to many beautiful swans and friendly mandarin ducks. Lucky visitors may catch a view of ducks swimming in groups and the swans dancing in the air.
Double-Dragon Lake is located in the scrub below the waterfall of Huohua Hai. It gets its name from the two biological calcium dykes which lie below the surface. Possibly due to the peaceful environment and the blessing of the two huge "dragons", the lake is home to many beautiful swans and friendly mandarin ducks. Lucky visitors may catch a view of ducks swimming in groups and the swans dancing in the air.
Shuzheng Waterfall
Shuzheng Waterfall lake stretches several kilometers. The 19 small and big lakes as well as the trees and waterfalls will afford you a splendid and magnificent natural view.
Shuzheng Waterfall lake stretches several kilometers. The 19 small and big lakes as well as the trees and waterfalls will afford you a splendid and magnificent natural view.
Reed Lake
It is actually a semi-marsh lake, where reeds abound and birds fly freely. When the reeds come into bloom, layers of the down-like flowers undulate, attracting lots of wild ducks and egrets to come here. Reed Lake suffuses a thriving and flourishing vitality. Reed Lake has an elevation of about 2,140 meters.
It is actually a semi-marsh lake, where reeds abound and birds fly freely. When the reeds come into bloom, layers of the down-like flowers undulate, attracting lots of wild ducks and egrets to come here. Reed Lake suffuses a thriving and flourishing vitality. Reed Lake has an elevation of about 2,140 meters.
Sparking Lake
Sparking Lake has an elevation of 2,187 meters, with an area of 36,352 square meters and depth of 9 meters. The water is blue and clear. When the fog disperses in the morning and the sun has risen, it seems like a lot of sparks flashing and twinkling on the lake surface. Sparking Lake, overwhelmed by jade greens all around, looks like a jadeite dish full of marvelous pearls and jewels. In summer, wild flowers come into bloom in brilliant reds and purples. Morning dews correspond with sparks shining in the Lake. There is a great deal for visitors to experience here.
Sparking Lake has an elevation of 2,187 meters, with an area of 36,352 square meters and depth of 9 meters. The water is blue and clear. When the fog disperses in the morning and the sun has risen, it seems like a lot of sparks flashing and twinkling on the lake surface. Sparking Lake, overwhelmed by jade greens all around, looks like a jadeite dish full of marvelous pearls and jewels. In summer, wild flowers come into bloom in brilliant reds and purples. Morning dews correspond with sparks shining in the Lake. There is a great deal for visitors to experience here.
Rinuolang Waterfall
Rinuolang Waterfall is a spectacular waterfall. It is is 30 meters in height, and over 100 meters in width. It descends straight and has a very loud sound. The waterfall first flows by a quiet forest with a slow speed, then flows suddenly into the deep valley making a loud sound like thunder as it falls.
Rinuolang Waterfall is a spectacular waterfall. It is is 30 meters in height, and over 100 meters in width. It descends straight and has a very loud sound. The waterfall first flows by a quiet forest with a slow speed, then flows suddenly into the deep valley making a loud sound like thunder as it falls.
Features
A great masterpiece of nature having dreamlike scenery and abundant natural resources.
Regular Visiting Hours
2 hours
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