Jiuzhaigou Self-guided Tour Guide and Common Jiuzhaigou Tourism Questions

1: How should the order of tours in the valley be arranged?

If you play in the ditch for two days, the time is very enough. However, based on the opinions of netizens who have visited Jiuzhaigou on their own, although two days are sufficient, it is best not to visit all the attractions. Instead, stay at the classic attractions for a while and enjoy the gifts of nature (enter on the first day) When you go into the ditch, you have to go through the procedures for a second ditch entry. If you want to do it again the next day, it will be too late)

a. Enter the ditch on the first day because the current regular travel agency tour route is to take a car all the way to the virgin forest. After playing, take a bus to Nuorilang Restaurant for dinner, and then take the bus back to continue the tour. Of course, I hope to avoid tour groups like parades when traveling on a self-guided tour~~ So I think you don’t need to go to the virgin forest, because the virgin forest is not the focus of Jiuzhaigou. The soul of Jiuzhaigou lies in the water. Don’t miss the good time before the wind blows. When taking a bus to Swan Sea, it is best to prepare your own food. Food in Jiuzhaigou is very expensive, and the only Nuorilang Restaurant in the valley is where almost all the travel groups eat for lunch. (It will delay a lot of travel time)

2: What to wear when traveling to Jiuzhaigou Valley.

A: Jiuzhaigou Valley belongs to the warm temperate zone of the Western Sichuan Plateau climate, with a pleasant climate that is mild to cold. Even though most parts of the country are in the summer heat, Jiuzhaigou is still cool in the morning and evening, making Jiuzhaigou an ideal summer resort. Jiuzhaigou Valley has an altitude difference of 1060m from the Mizokou Visitor Center (2000m) to the highest altitude Changhai (3060m), and the temperature is also very different. So much so that there once appeared a magical scenery of four seasons in Jiuzhaigou: Mizokou is still hot in summer, As we walked further in, we saw the lovely red leaves. When we reached Changhai, we saw a vast expanse of white. It really made everyone present feel so happy.

Generally speaking, winter begins in Jiuzhaigou from the end of October to March of the following year. Of course, you should wear down jackets to protect yourself from the cold, thick clothes, thick pants, and thick... shoe.

Starting from mid-March, thin coats and sweaters are essential, and female students must also bring sunscreen.

Summer is in Jiuzhaigou from mid-June to the end of August. Short-sleeves, windbreaker, jeans, thin jacket, and the three essential things are sunglasses, sunscreen and umbrella~

It is said that autumn in Jiuzhaigou is the most beautiful season from the end of August to the end of October. , but the coolness of autumn has quickly spread throughout Jiuzhaigou. Thin sweaters and thick coats should be more suitable for Jiuzhaigou in autumn. Friends who are afraid of the cold can bring more clothes to keep out the cold.

What delicious food can be found in Jiuzhaigou?

Because Jiuzhaigou is a Tibetan-dominated area, there are many Tibetan-specific foods that can be seen everywhere in Jiuzhaigou, such as: tsampa, butter tea, Yacha, highland barley wine, pickled cabbage noodles, and yak meat. , potato glutinous rice cake, buckwheat pasta, grilled mutton skewers, roasted sheep, roasted cow, beef offal, haggis, etc. There are many foods that Tibetan people like

Jiuzhaigou belongs to the plateau area, and potatoes, highland barley and yak are the most popular foods in Jiuzhaigou. Jiuzhaigou Valley is full of forest areas and has abundant firewood resources. Therefore, local Tibetans like to eat grilled food, such as roasted whole sheep, roasted yak meat, roasted mutton skewers, and anything that can be grilled. The grilled food also has a unique flavor, and the barbecue outside Tongshan is definitely not the same. Friends who travel to Jiuzhaigou must not miss this delicacy in Jiuzhaigou~

Potato glutinous rice cake is also a delicacy. The potatoes in Jiuzhaigou are particularly delicious, and there are many ways to eat them. You can cook them one by one Eat it with the cooked chili noodles, it has a unique flavor.

When it comes to food, we have to talk about Bianbian Street on the right side of Jiuzhaigou Mougou. This Bianbian Street, known as the "Fourth Commercial Street in China", is home to a variety of stalls. , restaurants, bars, pharmacies, everything you need.

Where can I go shopping in Jiuzhaigou?

After leaving Jiuzhaigou, go to the right, first there are a long stretch of stalls, and then there are shops along the river ditch. There are many small commodities on the stalls, the most common ones are jewelry, hats, hair scarves, pendants, etc. There are many restaurants, pharmacies, supermarkets, and even outdoor cinemas, making it a prosperous commercial street. But it is different from ordinary commercial streets. Bianbian Street follows the rushing Heihe River (the river at the mouth of Jiuzhaigou is called "Heihe"), with a river on one side and a street on the other. There is no such commercial street like this. The roasted whole lamb and roasted yak meat on Bianbian Street are also highly recommended delicacies~~~

Can I pay by credit card when buying tickets on site in Jiuzhaigou?

You can swipe cards to buy tickets at both Jiuzhaigou and Huanglong ticket halls. However, Huanglong can only swipe ICBC cards because they are issued by ICBC.

Jiuzhaigou self-guided tour route.

aFlight: Currently, only four cities, Chengdu, Xi'an, and Chongqing, have flights to Jiuzhaigou. Therefore, if you want to take a flight to Jiuzhaigou, you can only go to one of these three cities first and then take the flight. Fly to Jiuzhaigou.

b Bus: There are shuttle buses to Jiuzhaigou from Chengdu Xinnanmen Passenger Terminal (028-85433609) and Chadianzi Passenger Terminal (028-87506610). From Xinnanmen Passenger Terminal, there is only one bus to Jiuzhaigou at 08:00 every morning, and the fare is 121＋2 yuan (insurance fee).

Chadianzi Passenger Terminal departs to Jiuzhaigou at 07:20, 08:00, 08:40 and 14:00 every day, with fares of 102 and 112. The driving time on Xutu is about 10 hours.

Mianyang, Pingwu and Dujiangyan also have buses to Jiuzhaigou. One more thing to add: Mianyang Pingzheng Transportation Station (0816-2695343), every day from 06:30 to 11:00, there is a bus to Jiuzhaigou every half hour, a 30-seat bus; there is a bus to Huanglong at 08:10 every morning. Jiangyou Passenger Terminal (0816-3261008 3261851), air-conditioned VCD bus at 07:30, 08:30, 09:30 every day; take the Songpan bus at 07:40 every morning under Huanglong. There is no shuttle bus from Pingwu to Jiuzhaigou. Dujiangyan Passenger Terminal departs to Jiuzhaigou at 8:00 every morning, and the fare is 97.5

How to get from Jiuzhaigou to Huanglong? How to get from Huanglong to Jiuzhaigou or Chuanzhu Temple or Jiuhuang Airport?

A: Jiutong Passenger Terminal has a shuttle bus to Huanglong every morning, one at 7:20 and the fare is 38. It’s best to buy your bus ticket one day in advance. If your hotel is on the way from Jiuzhaigou to Huanglong, you can also tell the driver. The driver can drive to the door of your hotel to pick you up the next day. The same bus will leave Huanglong at around 3 p.m. Guests can be picked up from Hualong Villa in the scenic area and returned to Jiuzhaigou, or they can be dropped off at Chuanzhu Temple on the way. So if you need to return to Jiuzhaigou or go to Chuanzhu Temple or Jiuzhaigou after visiting Huanglong, you can take this bus. The fare is 38 to Jiuzhaigou and 20 to get off at Chuanzhu Temple. Jiuzhaigou self-guided tour tourists who came by car in the morning can also put their luggage on the car if they need to continue taking the bus in the afternoon

Jiuzhaigou to Huanglong is 162 kilometers and takes 3 hours to drive, but Huanglong is not as demanding as Jiuzhaigou. For such a long time, if you don't take the cableway, you can visit all the scenic spots in about four or five hours. If you take the cable car, it will take even less time.

What is the price of Jiuzhaigou ticket and sightseeing ticket and the price of the second trip to the ditch?

A: Jiuzhaigou full ticket price is 220 in peak season, 80 in off-season, 90 in peak season and 80 in off-season, and two times Entry into the ditch is free except during the Golden Week. All travel friends need to go through the procedures related to the second entry into the ditch at the entrance of the ditch when receiving the ticket on the first day.

Jiuzhaigou sightseeing bus operation time?

①Starts at 7:00 every morning

②The last bus out of Nuorilang Valley: 19:00 in the evening

③The last bus from Changhai to Nuorilang: 16:30 pm

④The last bus from the virgin forest to Nuorilang: 18:00 pm

⑤Every attraction in the scenic area There are drop-off and drop-off stations for sightseeing buses. During the peak season, more than 200 vehicles operate in the ditch every day.

Notes on photography in Jiuzhaigou Valley:

①The best time to photograph the Sea of ??Mirrors: before 8:30 in the morning, or after 18:00 in the afternoon.

②The best time to photograph the Sea of ??Sparks: the morning when you can see the sunrise, but this opportunity is not easy to come by.

③You can take a panoramic view of Wuhua Sea from Laohuzui.

④ Avoid the crowds at popular attractions and take a few more steps forward to get the perfect shot. Because the scenic spots in the ditch are generally long, people tend to get excited at the beginning, so no one takes pictures of the good spots.

Special reminder:

1. Take a car. Taking a bus from Chengdu along Dujiangyan and Minjiang River to Jiuzhaigou Valley has better scenery on the right side, but after passing Maoxian County, the scenery on the left side of the bus is better, with Minjiang River and Diexi Haizi on the left.

On the way from Jiuzhaigou to Huanglong, the scenery on the right side is better, and you can see the Snow Baoding along the way.

When taking a sightseeing bus in Jiuzhaigou, you must sit on the left side when visiting Shuzheng Valley and Zechawa Valley, and you must sit on the right side when visiting Rize Valley.

2. When there are many tourists, if you do not follow the crowd and take the bus to both ends of the Y-shaped ditch and then go down, but choose to get off the bus on the way, it will be difficult to greet the cars going up to stop and download you. If the car is full, the driver will not stop. At this time, you need to consult with the dispatcher at the dispatch booth and ask him to help you use the intercom to ask the driver to stop.

3. Hiking tours generally take the plank road for more beautiful scenery, but you must take the highway from the Reed Sea (starting at Heijiaogou) to Bonsai Beach. There are too many miscellaneous trees blocking the view on this section of the plank road. Moreover, the viewing angle is wrong, and the most outstanding Yudai River in the Reed Sea cannot be seen.

4. Huanglong is very tiring going up the mountain, but it is very easy to go down the mountain. One hour is enough for walking down the mountain road. The remaining time should be allocated to going up the mountain and taking pictures.

Main attractions: ancient city wall ruins, ancient battlefield ruins, Songzhou Eight Scenic Spots, Chuanzhu Temple, Red Army Long March Monument Garden, and prairie.

Songpan is located in the northwest of Sichuan, 320 kilometers away from Chengdu. Its jurisdiction is 149 kilometers long from east to west and 113 kilometers wide from north to south. It has a total area of ??8323.4 square kilometers and an average altitude of more than 3000 meters. It is connected to Huanglong It is the main relay station of the two major scenic spots of Jiuzhaigou and Jiuzhaigou. In 1992, it was listed as a provincial-level historical and cultural city in Sichuan Province. Songpan Ancient City has attracted a large number of Chinese and foreign tourists with its thousands of years of history, culture and ethnic customs.

Remains of the ancient city wall

The ancient city wall of Songpan was built in the Qianming Dynasty. The green bricks used at that time were 50 cm long and 12 cm thick. Each brick weighed 30 kg. The mortar used was made of Made of glutinous rice, lime and tung oil, the city wall is extremely strong.

The city wall is 10 meters high, 30 meters wide and 6,200 meters long. It is the largest ancient city wall site in my country. The tops of the three city gates located in the east, south and north of the city are all half-moon shaped. The gate base stones are engraved with various unique reliefs, which are antique and still retain their ancient charm.

Ancient battlefield ruins

Since ancient times, Songpan has been an important border town that military strategists must compete for. Today, remnants of ancient battlefields such as passes, military camps, Jingdun and beacon towers along the Minjiang River Valley and Fujiang River Valley can still be seen everywhere.

Eight Scenes of Songzhou

The ancient bridge rises in spring and the Tongyuan Bridge is an outrigger wooden covered bridge. During the flood season, the leaves of the bridge bloom and the water mill rotates, and it goes up and down the sandbar. Hundreds of birds are singing, forming a peaceful and prosperous rural picture.

Jinpeng Mountain in the southeast of Jinpeng Wanzhao County was once the residential area of ??the Jinpeng tribe of the Qiang people. There are still tombs of the Qiang chiefs. The setting sun in the evening reflects on the Jinpeng Mountain like a poem. painting.

Longtan Yingyue is located in the western suburbs of the county, where the turbulent water at the intersection of Ximengou and Minjiang River swirls into a deep pool under the Yingyue Bridge. On a full moon night, the silent shadow sinks into the wall.

The dawn smoke of the furnace is located by the Shihe Bridge in the southeast of Ding City. The peaks here are shaped like incense burners.

Dabei Temple Bell It is said that the ancient bell of Dabei Temple was cast from the earth of a god incarnate. When the alchemist told the monks of Dabei Temple before leaving, "I can't ring the bell until I leave for 10 days." The monk in the temple didn't understand his meaning, so he rang the bell in the afternoon of the day he left. At this time, the alchemist had only reached the Snow Mountain Ridge, and when he heard the sound, he sighed, "The bells can only reach here!" It is said that if this were not the case, the bells of Dabei Temple would reach as far as the capital and spread the word of border police.

Chisong Historic Site It is said that Chisongzi, the rain master of the Shenlong clan, went through many hardships to ensure smooth weather in Songpan. The people were grateful for his kindness, so they built Chisong Temple and alchemy platform in the south of the city to commemorate him.

Autumn Sound of the Wind Tunnel On the post road leading to Huanglong's main haunting area, there is the Fengdong Pass built in the Ming Dynasty. The cave under the pass is unfathomable and produces a pleasant sound of wind in autumn.

Xuelan Pass is another pass on the east road leading to Huanglonggou. Whenever the sky is clear after rain, the distant mountains and forests are washed, and the ancient castle under the rainbow is shrouded in light mist. .

Chuanzhu Temple

Chuanzhu Temple is located 17 kilometers from the northern suburbs of Songpan County. It is the most important town in the northwest Sichuan Plateau. It is also connected to Huanglong, Jiuzhaigou, Hongyuan, Ruoergai and other scenic spots. The hub of the district. It is 337 kilometers away from Chengdu in the south, 88 kilometers away from Jiuzhaigou Valley in the north, 39 kilometers away from Huanglong in the east, and 43 kilometers away from the prairie in the west. It is a must-stop place on the "Huanglong-Jiuzhaigou" golden tourist hotline.

The town has many star-rated hotels, shopping malls, shuttle bus stations, as well as a large number of restaurants, snack bars, stalls and shops selling ethnic souvenirs, and the commerce industry is developed. The famous Red Army Long March Monument and Museum are also located here.

Red Army Long March Monument Park

The Red Army’s Long March was a great feat in human history. The Political Bureau of the Central Committee of the Communist Party of China held 5 important meetings during the Long March, including two They were held in Songpan, namely the "Shawo Conference" and the "Maoergai Conference", so the Red Army Long March Monument Park is located here. It is located in Yuanbaoshan on the east side of Chuanzhusi Town. Construction started in April 1988 and was completed on August 25, 1990. The name of the garden was inscribed by Comrade Deng Xiaoping himself. The Monument Garden consists of monuments, large-scale group sculptures, and large-scale relief sculpture exhibition halls. It is known as my country's "General Monument to Commemorate the Long March of the Chinese Workers' and Peasants' Red Army". The main monument can be called the first monument in China. The body of the monument is a triangular column, symbolizing the close unity and indestructibility of the three main forces of the Red Army. On the top of the 24-meter-high monument stands a nearly 15-meter-high statue of a Red Army soldier, with his hands raised in a "V" shape, holding a flower in one hand and a gun in the other, symbolizing the victory of the Long March. The white marble stele base is shaped like a snow mountain, which means the golden stele is a snow-capped mountain, grassland, and tree. Whenever the sun sets, the entire body of the monument shines with golden light. Against the backdrop of the mountains full of green pines and cypresses, it looks particularly solemn and solemn. It is one of the iconic landscapes on the Nine Ring Road.

Prairie

Go west from Chuanzhu Temple, exit Huangshengguan Gani Terrace, and then enter the prairie. The pastures here are vast, the grass is luxuriant, and the animal husbandry is very developed, forming a unique grassland nomadic scenery in northwest Sichuan. This is an inhabited area of ??Amdo Tibetans (Tibetans in pastoral areas). This magical land is dotted with solemn and mysterious monasteries, large and small, with many devout and kind-hearted Buddhist believers, and is full of a strong cultural atmosphere of Tibetan Buddhism. At the same time, this tourist area is also a place where the Red Army passed through on its Long March, and is a natural base for revolutionary traditional education.

Jiuzhai Fairy Pond

Shenxian Pond is located in Dalu Township, Jiuzhaigou County, 45 kilometers away from Ganhaizi and 49 kilometers away from the entrance of Jiuzhaigou Valley. Contains 4 small items:

1. Shenxianchi Forest Waterscape;

2. Lalaiheba Tianbao Museum;

3. Songtsan Gampuchu Horse trail;

4. Sightseeing along the open-top sightseeing car.

1. Forest waterscape: It consists of a series of alpine lakes and travertine pools. It is characterized by large calcification pools comparable to Huanglong, as well as alpine lakes and dense forests comparable to Jiuzhaigou. The Jiuzhai Huanglong scenery is exquisite, exquisite and crystal clear, which is a unique sight. What is particularly worth mentioning is that the virgin forest here has not been cut down at all, and its vegetation coverage is so good that Jiuzhaigou and Huanglong cannot compare with it.

The Tibetan name of Shenxian Pond is "Nenen Sangcuo", which means the place where fairies bathe. There are also many beautiful legends surrounding Shenxian Pond in folk literature that are still widely circulated in the local area. In addition, Tibetan compatriot Zeli stood up against the menacing loggers and saved the virgin forest here from being cut down. In order to commemorate this environmental fighter and promote the spirit of environmental protection to tourists, the scenic spot has a statue of him at the site where Zeli resisted logging for viewing.

2. Lalaiheba Tianbao Museum: located 10 kilometers from the Shenxianchi Scenic Area to the Shenxianchi. At that time, this was an important camp for local forest logging. After the ban on logging, a large number of wooden houses where forestry workers lived and logging tools were left here, as well as shocking relics of deforestation. Here, we use the wide grassland and the above-mentioned ruins to build an educational base. In addition to providing tourists with a resting place on the way, it also allows people to understand the close relationship between the environment and people and stimulate environmental awareness. In addition, tourists can plant trees or adopt trees here. The scenic spot will issue commemorative certificates to tourists who plant trees as a commemoration. At the same time, they will report the growth status of the trees to tourists every year.

3. Songtsan Gampo Horse Road: Historical records say that Songtsan Gampo’s army passed from Dalu Immortal Pond to Songpan to confront the Tang army. This horse road is a secret passage with a total length of 30 kilometers. The entire horse trail starts from the entrance of Hongyangou (the entrance to the Tibetan and Qiang Cultural Reserve), crosses the Jiafan Mountain Ridge at an altitude of 3,600 meters, and follows the Heihe River through virgin forests and alpine canyons that have not been cut down so far to reach the Fairy Pond. In the thousands of acres of willow forest, there are forest cabin hotels and tent inns for guests with different needs to stay during their stay. The rapids of the Heihe River are moderately suitable for sports rafting, and you can raft directly to the entrance of the Shenxian Pond scenic spot. There are wild animals appearing on the way, which is full of wild interest. Guests who are interested in sightseeing, sports adventure, or scientific research can find their interests here. Several rest and entertainment spots are set up along the horse trail, and a large number of participatory programs are arranged, such as: enjoying Tibetan folk singers singing, outdoor barbecue, experiencing ranch life (milking, grazing), horse racing, visiting wild deer farms, Camping, bonfire party in Guozhuang, paying homage to Songtsen Gampo’s march relics, etc.

4. Open-top sightseeing car: The beautiful scenery along the 45 kilometers from Ganhaizi to Shenxianchi is continuous and pleasant. The double-decker open-top sightseeing bus in the scenic area travels along the mountain. The upper level of the bus is open and fenced with seats, and the lower level is closed to protect it from wind and rain. Visitors can climb to the top of the train and lean on the railing to gaze into the distance and enjoy a panoramic view of snow-capped mountains, red leaves, clear water, and green grass. It turns the fatigue of the journey into relaxation and leisure. It is an innovative project in domestic scenic spots. In order to strengthen the reception conditions of the scenic spot, a tourist reception center is set up at the entrance of the scenic spot, and a restaurant is set up at the entrance of the scenic spot, with a reception capacity of 2,000 people. Set up a rest stop along the sightseeing road and enjoy Tibetan folk singers singing local folk songs.

A. It is best to join a team organized by a travel agency to ensure housing and safety.

B. Jiuzhaigou District is a high-altitude area. It is not suitable for strenuous exercise. It is recommended to drink less alcohol and eat more vegetables and fruits to prevent altitude sickness. Commonly used medicines should be prepared, preferably a small oxygen cylinder (this can be purchased in Chengdu).

C. The elderly and infirm should prepare commonly used medicines, preferably small oxygen bottles (which can be purchased in Chengdu). People with high blood pressure, coronary heart disease, and heart disease should pay extra attention when traveling to Jiuzhaigou.

D. Fireworks are strictly prohibited in scenic areas.

E. The scenic area has strong sunshine and strong ultraviolet rays. If you are outdoors for a long time, please wear a sun hat and apply cream to protect your skin.

F. There is a large temperature difference between day and night in the scenic area. Please bring enough warm and cold-proof clothing and prepare commonly used medicines.

G. Care for every plant and tree in the scenic area, pay attention to the environmental protection of the scenic area, follow the arrangements of the management staff, and contact the management staff in time if you have any difficulties.

H. Forest fire prevention is a major responsibility, and the use of fire in the wild is strictly prohibited;

I. Each major tourist spot in the ditch has relatively hidden toilets and trash cans. Please use it during the tour. Actively cooperate and strengthen your own environmental awareness;

J. Do not feed fish; to ensure safety, it is best to visit with a tour guide to avoid accidents;

K. The plateau area in northwest Sichuan has a high altitude, so you should bring rain gear and common medicines. The temperature difference between day and night is large, so you need to prepare warm clothes. Wear anti-skid chains when driving in winter, do not drive too fast on icy and snowy roads, and keep safety first.

L. Friends who love photography and mountain climbing, please bring relevant equipment and pay attention to keeping warm outdoors.

M. Accommodation cannot be in the ditch.