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Jiuzhaigou Brief Introduction

Jiuzhaigou is located in the Aba Tibetan and Qiang Autonomous Prefecture of Sichuan Province, the branch of white ditch and named for contain nine Tibetan villages. The average altitude is more than 2 kilometers, primeval forest and 108 lakes distributed in it. At there, the scenery is excellent so got the reputation of "fairy-tale world", also reside the giant panda, golden monkey, takin, sika deer and other rare animals. It was recorded in the World Heritage List as the national key scenic spot.
Jiuzhaigou is a highland humid climate with the snow in peak all year around. All the four seasons are suitable for tour, especially in autumn. In any reason, the scenery of Jiuzhaigou is so charming. In spring, snow and ice melting, the water line rising and flowers blooming; in summer, full of lush forest and gentle wind blowing; in autumn, it's the most brilliant season with colorful leaves leave in everywhere; in winter, under the snow everything is quiet and full of poetic. The main scenic spots include: Jiuzhaigou Valley Scenic and Historical Interest Area, Huanglong Park and Historical Interest Area, Mounigou Valley, Fairy Pool Park and Mt. Sigunianshan. The local ethnic flavor foods are Roast sheep, Hand-grilled steak, Za noodles, Potato Ciba, Highland barley wine, yak meat and so on.

Huanglong Park and Historical Interest Area
Huanglong (Yellow Dragon) Park is located in northern Sichuan's Aba Tibetan and Qiang Autonomous Prefecture, and is a neighbor of Jiuzhaigou. It was named after the ancient Huanglong Temple.
The Huanglong Temple is situated on the top of the scenic area. South of the temple is Xuebaoding, the main peak of the snow-capped Minshan Mountain which stands 5,588 meters above sea level. It is covered in snow all year round.
The most remarkable vista is the Huanglong Valley, which is noted for its unique open limestone landscape. The main attraction of the valley is the 3.6-kilometer long and 30 to 70-meter-wide pale yellow calcareous deposits. At the end of the valley, water from melting snow mixes with limestone water from underground, which flows down the mountain terraces and deposits the calcium carbonate from the water on the rocks and fallen branches in its path. The calcium carbonate develops into solid, low limestone banks and as a result of chemical reactions, different kinds of calcareous deposits look like gold flashing in the sunlight. When the water runs down the slopes, it appears like a yellow dragon flying down the mountain. The water then flows into two separate streams, creating colorful lakes and waterfalls and forming a lake group. The water is crystal clear and the mineral deposits at the lake's bottom look like jade.

Mounigou Valley
Mounigou Valley is located in Songpan County and contains Zhaga Waterfall along with the nearby Erdaohai National Park. There are rich natural resources in this area as well as some rare animals like the Giant Panda and the Canary Monkey. All these contribute to the dreamlike, otherworldly 'fairyland' that the Chinese call Mounigou.
Zhaga Waterfall holds the reputation of being the most famous calcified waterfall in China. It stands 104 meters high and 35 meters wide, and the water speeds down at the rate of 23 meters per second.
In addition to Erdaohai and Zhaga Waterfall, this 5 km valley is home to Swan Lake, Feicui Lake, Rhinoceros Lake and more.

Zhaga Waterfall
There are many colorful pools and waterfalls in Zhaga Valley. The various sounds of waterfalls echo throughout the forest, creating impressive sprays and mists.
Zhaga Waterfall is among the most beautiful waterfalls, but it also feels like the most supernatural and mysterious. It is the largest limestone waterfall in China, standing 93.2 meters (306 feet) high, 35 meters (38 yards) wide, and has an elevation of 3,270 meters (10,728 feet). In the upper ends of the waterfall is a lake, and in the lower end is a lakebed that has many levels, which resembles a staircase. When the waterfall rushes down the limestone steps, it creates a large spray and a roaring sound. On a sunny day, the waterfall's cliffs sparkle with all colors of the rainbow.
When wandering along the path of the valley, you not only see numerous flowers in bloom, but also bamboo forest. It is in these bamboo forests that the pandas reside. Also along the 5 kilometer (3.1 mile) valley, you can find hundreds of colorful, intriguing pools of water, all various shapes and sizes.
Erdaohai National Park
Erdaohai National Park hides in a jungle and has an area of 6,800 square meters (1.68 acres). Visitors can get here by horse or on foot from the Zhaga Waterfall. The upper part of Erdaohai Lake is so clear that people can see little fishes swimming in the water.
There are over 400 other lakes in the area, including Swan Lake and Ginseng Lake, and visitors can also explore some mysterious caves. Among these caves, the most impressive one is called Xuannu Palace.
There are many other things to see, including Tibetan Buddhist temples and Flower Lake.
Tibetan Buddhism is an essential part of the local residents' daily life. There are two main temples in this area: Xiaobao Temple and Hou Temple, which belong to Gulug (Yellow hat) of Tibetan Buddhism.
Flower Lake got its name because of the hundreds of blossoming flowers that grow on the surface on the lake, which change colors according to the season.
The Horseback riding tour is another attraction in Mounigou Valley. Since it started in 1982, more and more tourists choose this method to appreciate the amazing valley. Visitors have the option of staying in campsites or in small inns and can modify the tour according to their needs.

Fairy Pool Park
The Fairy Pool Park is a renowned attraction in Jiuzhaigou. It is situated about 49 kilometers (30 miles) from the entrance to Jiuzhaigou Valley Scenic and Historical Interest Area. In Tibetan, the Fairy Pool Scenic Area is called Nen'en Sangcuo, meaning 'a place where fairies bathe'.
The Fairy Pool Park is comprised of 2,000 alpine lakes and limestone pools that are scattered throughout the lush forest. The most celebrated natural attractions are the Golden and Silver Beach, the Double-Dragon Pool, the Divine Frog Sea, the Blue Dragon Sea, the Kermes Brook and the limestone waterfalls. In addition to the pools, the area has the best preserved virgin forest and the greatest density of arrow bamboo in Sichuan Province. Many rare animals such as pandas, Tibetan antelopes, and golden monkeys roam the forest.
The Fairy Pools are celebrated for its three huge colorful pools and a group of small white and pale yellow stone dams. The color comes from calcified stones in the water that resemble agates, corals, and pearls. The three pools are known as the Big Lake, the Green Sea and the Big Sea, each covering an area of about 6,667 square meters (2 acres). The Rippling Golden Stream features stone dams, colorful pools, limestone streams, and waterfalls.
Historical and cultural attractions in the scenic area include the Horses Passage where Songtsen Gampo and his troops once passed and the Tianbao Museum. Songtsen Gampo (617-649 or 650) was the founder of the Kingdom of Tibet in ancient China. Some inns and tents have been built in the willow forests along this historic path for tourism purposes. Activities including horse races, barbecues, bonfires, and folk performances given by Tibetan artists are held here. In Tianbao Museum, tourists can see the local lumbermen's cottages and tools.Visitors can plant or adopt trees to contribute to the environmental protection of this scenic area.

Mt. Siguniangshan
The Mt. Siguniangshan Park is an unspoiled wilderness park located in western Sichuan Province, near the town of Rilong in Aba Autonomous Prefecture. Mt. Siguniangshan consists of four adjacent mountain peaks and got its unusual name from a local Tibetan legend that says the four peaks are the embodiments of four pretty girls. At 6,250 meters, (about 20,500 feet) the highest peak of Mt. Siguniangshan is known as 'The Little Girl' or 'Queen Peak'.
Mt. Siguniangshan is famed for its steep and imposing peaks. The high meadows are wonderful throughout all four seasons, and hundreds of wildflowers burst forth in spring, giving way to lush green trees and grass in summer. In the autumn, the leaves on the trees blaze in color, heralding the coming snows of winter. Because of the clear blue sky, the thick forests, the verdant grassland, and the murmuring streams, Siguniangshan is sometimes known as the 'Alps of the East'. You may even think you are in southern Europe.

Jiuzhaigou Valley Scenic and Historical Interest Area
It is said that if there were heaven on earth, Jiuzhaigou is one of them. Jiuzhaigou is a magnificent natural masterpiece that boasts dreamlike scenery and abundant natural resources. It combines blue lakes, waterfalls, lush forests, snow-covered mountains, and the traditional folk customs of the Tibetan and Qiang peoples. In fact, Jiuzhaigou got its name from the nine villages in the area of Tibetan origin and it is even regarded as holy by the Tibetan people.
Jiuzhaigou is located in Nanping County to the north of Chengdu. The region covers more than 600 kilometers (about 280 miles) and includes areas such as Shuzheng Valley, Rize Valley, Zechawa Valley and Zharu Valley. The major points of interest include limestone lake groups, waterfalls and other waterscapes, and twelve summits, and make Jiuzhaigou a must-see when in China.
In addition, there are abundant flora and fauna species in the area. The natural forest covers an area of nearly 30,000 hectares (about 74,132 acres), including 2,576 higher plant species (24 species of national protected plants) and over 400 lower plant species (212 species of algae). The diversity of flora has provided a good environment for wild animals to thrive. There are 170 species of vertebrates, 141 species of birds, and 17 species of rare animals.
Legend has it that long ago the mountain god Dago had a crush on the goddess Semo, and he gave her the gift of a mirror made of wind and cloud. However, the devil appeared to give Semo trouble. Accidentally, Semo broke the mirror into 108 pieces which fell down to the earth and turned into 108 colorful lakes. The lakes are called Haizi by the locals.

 
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