It is suitable to visit Jiuzhaigou from April to November every year, but it is best to visit Jiuzhaigou only in October, which is also in autumn.

There are four scenic spots in Jiuzhaigou National Nature Reserve, namely Shuzheng Valley, Zechawagou, Rizegou and Zharugou, which are divided into many large and small scenic spots, with the water features of the plateau travertine lake group, travertine waterfall group and travertine beach stream as the main body, which are huge in scale, numerous in landscape types, beautiful in form, exquisite in appearance and good in environment.

Jiuzhaigou National Nature Reserve has a forest coverage rate of over 8%, with 38 lianas and 74 rare plants under state protection. There are 122 species of terrestrial vertebrates, including 21 species of mammals, 93 species of birds, 4 species of reptiles and 4 species of amphibians. Jiuzhaigou National Nature Reserve is the core and corridor of giant panda A population in Minshan Mountain, which has a typical natural ecosystem and is one of the cores of biodiversity protection in China.

Zhangjiajie food recommendation

1. Zhangjiajie Three Pots

Zhangjiajie Three Pots, also known as Tujia Three Pots. It is to stew bacon, tofu and radish in one pot to make a "combined dish", which tastes refreshing. Later, people called this dish "Three Xiaguo", which is a famous dish with Tujia traditional characteristics and a must-eat specialty when traveling in Zhangjiajie. It is made of fat sausage, pork tripe, tripe, sheep tripe, pig's trotters or pig's head meat.

2. Drum skin in Zhangjiajie

Drum skin is a famous traditional dish in Zhangjiajie, and it is also one of the favorite dishes of local people. The so-called drum skin refers to the leftover material on the spine of cattle, which has become the top grade of a feast after careful cooking by Tujia people. This dish is rich in pepper flavor. Put a spoonful in your mouth, and the beef is crisp and crisp, spicy and spicy. The sauce at the bottom of the pot is even more fascinating.

3. Stewed chicken with rock ear

Rock ear, also known as stone ear, is a black lichen plant growing on sandstone cliffs. It is named because it looks like an ear and grows in cliffs and wet crevices. People who pick rock ears are tied with ropes like flying trapeze, so it is very difficult to pick them. In addition, rock ears are becoming scarce due to climate and other factors.

above content reference: Baidu Encyclopedia-Jiuzhaigou