Zhangzha

Town · Sichuan, 🇨🇳 China

Population 6,000

Area 718 km²

Time zone Asia/Shanghai

Official website www.jiuzhai.com

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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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