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Zhangzha

Town · Sichuan, 🇨🇳 China
Population 6,000
Area 718 km²
Time zone Asia/Shanghai
Official website www.jiuzhai.com
Zhangzha

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Jiuzhaigou Valley Essentials

Jiuzhaigou Valley, a UNESCO World Heritage site in Sichuan's Min Mountains, is defined by its three main valleys: Rize, Zechawa, and Shuzheng. This selection highlights the park's karst landscapes, featuring travertine waterfalls like Nuorilang and crystal-clear lakes such as Five Flower Lake. The area preserves diverse ecosystems ranging from ancient coniferous forests to alpine meadows, alongside traditional Tibetan villages that illustrate the region's ethnic heritage.

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Best of Jiuzhaigou

Jiuzhaigou National Park, a UNESCO World Heritage site in Sichuan, is characterized by its high-altitude karst topography and Y-shaped valley system. This selection features the park's most significant hydrological landmarks, including the 270-meter-wide Nuorilang Waterfall and the 3,100-meter-high Long Lake. These lakes are noted for high calcium carbonate concentrations, which create distinct turquoise and emerald hues. The sites represent the diverse ecosystems of the Rize and Zechawa valleys, showcasing ancient submerged timber and seasonal water fluctuations.

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Jiuzhaigou Natural Wonders

Jiuzhaigou Valley, a UNESCO World Heritage site in Sichuan's Min Shan range, is defined by its karst geology and high-altitude lakes. This selection features Five Flower Lake, known for its submerged ancient trees, and Nuorilang Waterfall, the widest calcified waterfall in China. The list includes the park's highest body of water, Long Lake, and the seasonally fluctuating Upper Season Lake. These sites demonstrate the unique mineral-rich hydrology and glacial activity that characterize this Tibetan Plateau landscape.

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Climate & when to visit

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Typical weather in January

Poor
  • 10° (feels like 6°) · extremes -9°–16°
  • -4° at night
  • 1 rainy day
  • 19 sunny days
  • 8 hours of sunshine per day
  • Dry air
  • Calm winds
  • UV index 4 · moderate

Typical weather in February

Poor
  • 12° (feels like 8°) · extremes -7°–20°
  • -1° at night
  • 3 rainy days
  • 14 sunny days
  • 7 hours of sunshine per day
  • Dry air
  • Calm winds
  • UV index 6 · high

Typical weather in March

Fair
  • 16° (feels like 12°) · extremes -2°–24°
  • 2° at night
  • 8 rainy days
  • 12 sunny days
  • 7 hours of sunshine per day
  • Dry air
  • Calm winds
  • UV index 8 · very high

Typical weather in April

Good
  • 21° (feels like 18°) · extremes 2°–28°
  • 5° at night
  • 12 rainy days
  • 10 sunny days
  • 7 hours of sunshine per day
  • Dry air
  • Calm winds
  • UV index 8 · very high

Typical weather in May

Good
  • 24° (feels like 22°) · extremes 5°–30°
  • 9° at night
  • 18 rainy days
  • 9 sunny days
  • 6 hours of sunshine per day
  • Dry air
  • Calm winds
  • UV index 9 · very high

Typical weather in June

Good
  • 26° (feels like 25°) · extremes 9°–31°
  • 13° at night
  • 19 rainy days
  • 6 sunny days
  • 6 hours of sunshine per day
  • Comfortable humidity
  • Calm winds
  • UV index 9 · very high

Typical weather in July

Fair
  • 28° · extremes 12°–33°
  • 16° at night
  • 18 rainy days
  • 10 sunny days
  • 7 hours of sunshine per day
  • Humid air
  • Calm winds
  • UV index 9 · very high

Typical weather in August

Fair
  • 28° · extremes 11°–33°
  • 15° at night
  • 17 rainy days
  • 9 sunny days
  • 7 hours of sunshine per day
  • Humid air
  • Calm winds
  • UV index 9 · very high

Typical weather in September

Good
  • 24° · extremes 7°–31°
  • 12° at night
  • 18 rainy days
  • 8 sunny days
  • 5 hours of sunshine per day
  • Comfortable humidity
  • Calm winds
  • UV index 8 · very high

Typical weather in October

Good
  • 19° (feels like 17°) · extremes 3°–25°
  • 7° at night
  • 15 rainy days
  • 10 sunny days
  • 5 hours of sunshine per day
  • Dry air
  • Calm winds
  • UV index 6 · high

Typical weather in November

Good
  • 15° (feels like 11°) · extremes -3°–21°
  • 2° at night
  • 4 rainy days
  • 18 sunny days
  • 7 hours of sunshine per day
  • Dry air
  • Calm winds
  • UV index 5 · moderate

Typical weather in December

Poor
  • 11° (feels like 7°) · extremes -7°–16°
  • -3° at night
  • 1 rainy day
  • 20 sunny days
  • 8 hours of sunshine per day
  • Dry air
  • Calm winds
  • UV index 3 · moderate

Climate data: NASA POWER (MERRA-2) · 1996–2025

Practical information

Currency
Chinese Yuan CNY ¥ · Card payments · Cash preferred
Emergency numbers
110 Police
Electricity
Type A / Type C / Type I
220 V · 50 Hz
Languages
Chinese
Tap water
Not safe to drink
Driving side
Right
Calling code
+86
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Tours & Activities

Jiuzhaigou National Park
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Wu hua hai
Drive
Nuorilang Waterfall

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