Home >Jiuzhaigou & Huanglong Introduction

	3 day Jiuzhaigou & Huanglong (Join-in) By Air                   from:$350 Round Trip Flights Chengdu-Jiuzhaigou with tax 4 star Hotel Accommodation with breakfast 5 meals, group transfers and sightseeing Tour Code: H001
Jiuzhaigou & Huanglong, Listed by UNESCO as the World Natural Heritage, is one of the best tourist attractions in China. Jiuzhaigou Airport is in operation.

The main scenic area of Jiuzhaigou (Jiuzhai valley) extends over 50 kilometers. Shuzheng, Rize and Zechawa, three main parts of the scenic area, shaped as "Y". With an average altitude of 1800 meters, the terrain slowly elevates from north to south.

The main paths and roads are flat and have been newly paved with asphalt.The scenic spot of Shuzheng Qun Hai (Shu Zheng Lakes) is the entrance to the beautiful and splendid Jiuzhaigou. With a total length of 13.8 kilometers, Shuzheng contains over 40 various lakes, occupied 40% of the total in Jiuzhaigou. Stretching along Shuzheng Gully for 5 to 6 kilometers, the lakes reflect the shining sunshine, named respectively as:

Luwei Hai (Reed Lake), Penjing Hai, Huohua Hai (Sparking Lake), Wolong Hai (Sleeping Dragon Lake), Shuzheng Waterfall, and Laohu Hai (Tiger Lake) etc. Blue water and clear sky, the singing birds and  swaying reeds present you a wonderful view.

Lies in the lower reaches of Shuzheng Gully, the most ripping lake - Shuijinggong (Crystal Palace) covers an area of 1000 acre, 40 to 50 meters in depth. In the 10-meter-depth of the center bottom, there is a milky yellow dyke composed of carbonic acid calcium, looking like a dragon crouching below the lake. Especially when the wind is blowing across, the dragon seems to be squirming with the billowing water.

While Shuzheng Waterfall is totally different from the lakes mentioned above. It is actually composed of many follow-on falls, formed by lakes flowing down from the stair-like valley. Waterfalls with great  momentum and deafening noise plummet deep into the lake below. On the dykes of these lakes, kinds  of plateau bushes put down their roots deeply, forming many special plant groups and a marvelous natural spectacle.

At the end of Shuzheng scenic area is the imposing Nuorilang Waterfall. Far from the waterfall, astonishing thundering noise, water smoke and color rainbows in the sky form a wide and dynamic water screen of grandeur.

*Luwei Hai (Reed Lake)
Luwei Hai is elevated about 2140 meters. It is actually a semi-marsh lake, where reeds abound and birds fly freely. When the reeds come into bloom, layers of the down-like flowers undulate, seducing lots of wild ducks and egrets to come here. Reed Lake suffuses a thriving and flourishing vitality.

*Shuanglong Hai (Twin Dragon Lake)
Shuanglong Hai (Twin Dragon Lake) is situated among the bushes below the waterfall of Huohua Hai (Sparking Lake). It was named after two biological calcium dykes, which lurk under the water. Possibly due to the peaceful environment and the blessing of the two huge "dragons", there are many beautiful swans and mandarin ducks full of affection. Lucky visitors may catch the view of ducks swimming in groups and swans dancing in the air.

*Wolong Hai

Wolong Hai (Sleeping Dragon Lake) covers about 61838 square meters, with an altitude of 2215 meters and a depth of 22 meters. Looking below the clear and limpid water, you will notice a milky white dyke of calcium, which looks like a huge dragon lying across the bottom of the lake. When the wind passes over, the dragon seems to squirm, with its scales blinking below the waves. Sometimes, it looks as if it will jump out of the water, but suddenly it may disappear totally.

*Huohua Hai
Huohua Hai (Sparking Lake) is elevated 2187 meters, with an area of 36352 square meters and depth of 9 meters deep. The water is blue and clear. When the fog dispersed in the morning and the sun has risen, there seems a lot of sparks flashing and twinkling on the lake surface. Sparking Lake, overwhelmed by jade greens all around, looks like a jadeite dish full of marvelous pearls and jewels.

In summer, wild flowers come into bloom of brilliant reds and purples. Morning dews correspond with bits and pieces sparks shining in the Lake, left a great deal for visitors to taste.

*Shuzheng Qun Hai
Shuzheng Qun Hai (Shu Zheng Lakes) contains many big and small lakes, which extend for about 5 kilometers. With an elevation difference of over 100 meters, the lakes form a stair-like lake group. The water is bright blue and clear. The clay-colored calcium dykes are elegant and refined, with a lot of weeping willows, pines, cypresses and China firs grown on it. Waters of upper lake leap over bushes and trees of the dyke, arousing a lot of white spray and forming many charming water screens. The whole lake group is clearly leveled with blue water and green trees, making visitors wonder whether they have stepped into a world of fairy tales.

*Shuzheng Falls

Shu Zheng Falls stretches several kilometers. The 19 small and big lakes as well as the trees and waterfalls will afford you a splendid and magnificent natural view.

*Laohu Hai

Laohu Hai (Tiger Lake) is elevated 2298 meters, directly above Shu Zheng Falls. The profound and peaceful Tiger Lake accumulates great momentum, which bursts out in the vitality and passion of Shuzheng waterfalls.

*Xiniu Hai

With an altitude of 2315 meters and a depth of 12 meters, Xiniu Hai (Rhino Lake) covers an area of over 200 square meters. The Lake is broad and dark blue. The volume of water keeps the same all year round. It was said to that the peaceful Rhino Lake was endowed with mysterious power. In the southern bushes, there is a landing stage, where visitors can see to the north Mount Ce Mo (Goddess Mountain). Rhino Lake is also the only place in Jiu Zhai Gou that provides boat-renting service to travelers.

*Nuorilang Waterfall

Nuorilang Waterfall is elevated about 2365 meters. Being 32 meters wide and 25 meters high, it is one of China's largest calcium falls. The name of Nuorilang means magnificent and splendid in Tibetan language. It is famed for its broadness and grandeur. When the sun is shining, you will be enchanted by the magic and gorgeous rainbows above.

Walk to the southwest of Nuorilang waterfall, you will reach Rize Gully, where scenic spots are thickly distributed. The exciting and astonishing sights include: Zhenzhu Tan (Pearl Shoal), Jinling Hai (Golden Bell Lake), Kongque Hai (Peacock Lake), Wuhua Hai (Five Flower Lake), Jianzhu Hai etc. Passing over the reserve station of Rize and crossing over the 2950-meter-high Tiane Hai (Swan Lake) and Fangcao Hai (Grass Lake), you will come to the end of the 16-kilometer-long mountain road after climbing up to the lofty precipice named Jianyan (Sword Cliff). Compared with the delicacy of Shuzheng Lakes and the harming view of Norilang scenic spots, the scenic sights of the hardly traversed Sword Cliff region is of more simplicity, more wild nature and more primeval tranquility. It seems that you have suddenly passed through the time-space continuum, and stepped into the time immemorial.

*Jing Hai
Jing Hai (Mirror Lake) is surrounded by precipitous cliffs covered with dense forests, which have remarkable multi-layers.
Every time the sun breaks the rosy dawn, the lake looks exactly like a plane mirror, which reflects clearly all around: blue sky, white clouds, distant mountains and trees nearby. It is really a gorgeous view. Mirror Lake also features the magic view of "fishes swimming in the air and birds flying at the bottom of the lake." In the bank of the lake, there is a long cane with the thick of a bowl. It closely climbs up a towering old tree. The two depend upon each other and will never separate apart. So people gave Mirror Lake another romantic name: Park of Love.

*Zhenzhu Tan

Zhenzhu Tan (Pearl Shoal) is elevated 2433 meters. It is a fan-shaped huge calcium beach, where scatter a great variety of biological individuals due to the special Karst topography. When the flow is passing by, there seem that thousands of shining pearls are rolling throughout the beach.

*Jinling Hai

With an altitude of 2435 meters, Jinling Hai (Golden Bell Lake) is composed of two closely connected lakes. The Lake was named after the two lakes' bell-like outline. Overlooking Jinling Hai, you will be drunk with the indigo-blue water. The bell-like lakes seem to be more delicate and exquisite with thick forests all around.

*Wuhua Hai

Wuhua Hai (Five Flower Lake) is elevated 2472 meters and is 5 meters deep. It is the pride of the whole Jiuzhaigou. Within the same body of water, the color is ever changing from light yellow, blackish green, deep blue to dark blue etc.Looking down to the lake, you can even see water bubbling out of a well in the bottom of the lake.

*Xiongmao Hai (Panda Lake)

With an altitude of 2587 meters, Xiongmao Hai (Panda Lake) is 14 meters deep, with an area of 90,000 square meters. This is also the haunting place of giant pandas. The rocks on the bank have special veins. Down in the water, there is a white rock with several black veins, looking exactly like a giant panda.

*Jianzhu Hai

Jianzhu Hai (Bamboo Lake) is elevated 2618 meters. It is 6 meters deep, and covers an area of 170 thousand square meters. In the bank of the lake, bamboo is evergreen and firs are standing erect. Reflected in the Lake are the undulating hills and swaying bamboo. Even in the severe cold winters, the Lake is still glistening and full of vitality.

*Tiane Hai

Tiane Hai (Swan Lake) is a semi-marsh lake with an altitude of 2905 meters. In the broad lake, there grow kinds of plants: green grasses, wild flowers etc. A flow of clear water winds through the swamp. Swans and wild ducks pay their frequent calls here.

*Fangcao Hai

Fangcao Hai (Grass Lake) is elevated 2910 meters. With grasses growing everywhere and water birds swimming leisurely, the Lake's seasonal scenery is very appealing: glossy and green grasses in spring, blooming and flourishing flowers in summer, golden yellow in deep autumn, and in winter spotless and pure white.

*Jianyan

To the south of Tiane Hai (Swan Lake), there is a lonely precipice standing erect, called Jianyan (Sword Cliff). It is over 500 meters high. Huge rocks are exposed to the air, for the steep slopes are hardly covered with any vegetation. The cliff was named after its sword-like outline.

South from Norilang Waterfall, Jiuzhaigou is divided into two parts. Extending toward the south is Zechawa Gully, with a length of about 17.8 kilometers. Walking along Zechawa Gully, you can enjoy scenic spots like Jijie Hai (Seasonal Lake), Wucai Chi (Five Color Pond), and you will end you journey at Chang Hai (Long Lake) with an altitude of 3100 meters.

*Wucai Chi

With an altitude of 2995 meters, Wucai Chi (Fquintessence of the whole Jiu Zhai
Gou, is full of aquatic biological groups, such as sponges, algae, and ferns etc. In addition, thereive Color Pond) covers an area of 5645 square meters, with a depth of 6.6 meters. It is situated below Chang Hai (Long Sea)and deeply hidden among high-elevated forests.

Wucai Chi (Five Color Pond), the are many herbs like reeds and bushes grown in the pond. Because different plants in the pond contain different percent of chlorophyll, they present different colors in the water with high consistence of calcium carbonate. Within the pond mix patches of different colors: light green, milky white, bright yellow and pale blue. Visitors can take a superb view of the surpassingly beautiful pond.

*Shangjijie Hai and Xiajijie Hai

Shangjijie Hai (Upper Seasonal Sea) is situated in a lush and luxuriant cal, while Xiajijie Hai (Lower Seasonal Sea) is closely next to Wucai Chi (Five Color Pond). Volume of the two lakes varies timely: sometimes overflowing, and sometimes dried up. In rainy autumns, the water is rising, with a color of bright blue while turn glossy green in summers. In winters, they run dry, and throughout the bed grow up many grasses, making the lakes excellent pasture beaches. Precious plant - Ruoxiwichi, grows here in winters.

*Chang Hai
Chang Hai (Long Lake) has an average altitude of 3060 meters, with a maximum of 4457 meters. It originates from the deep rounding ranges of mountains. Extending about 8 kilometers from north to south and 4.4 kilometers from east to west, it covers an area of about 2 million square meters. It is the largest and highest lake in Jiu Zhai Gou. Opposite to the lake, snow-capped mountains are all elevated about 4000 to 5000 meters, with typical glacier landscapes of cirques, U-shaped valley etc. In spring and autumn, Long Sea is more fantastic: the reflection of flowers clustering around the ice-covered peaks in the water and the scenery of yellow leaves and red maples grown round the lake. Another spectacle is that water neither brims over the bank in the rainy summer and fall nor never runs dry in the winter and spring. Local Tibetan people praise it as "a precious gourd that will never be poured full or dried up." At the time of bitter winters, the lake is frozen over with a depth of 60 cm.

Huang Long lies in the south part of Min Mountain in Song Pan County, Sichuan Province in southwest China. 
It was denominated a special scenic spot of China in 1982 and listed as "The Natural Legacy of the World" in 1992. It covers an area of about 700 square kilometers. It has two parts: Huang Long and Muni Gorge. Huang Long includes Huang Long Valley, Danyun Gorge, Snow Treasure Peak, while Muni Gorge comprises two scenic spots: the Zhaga Waterfall and the Erdao Lake.

Huang Long scenic spot has very special sceneries, rich natural resources and primeval forest. Huanglong is thus called "A Fairyland on Earth". There are snow mountains just like those in Canada, the Great Gorge in America, the primeval forest in Colorado and the glamourous ponds in Huangshi Park.

With so many wonderful views gathered in one place, Huang Long is not only the treasure of China, but also the treasure of the world.


Huanglong:

There are two ways to interpret the origin of Huanglong (literally"Yellow Dragon"). First,Huanglong is also called "Se'ercuo" inTibetan language meaning the golden lake. Local Tibetans be-lieve the colored ponds of Huanglong and the sacred mountainXuebaoding are an indivisible integrity, the shining colored ponds being tributes to the sacred mountain.

Secondly, Huanglong is so called all because of its fascinatinglandscapes and respectful temples and monasteries. Accordingto local county annals, it is said that Dayu, a legendary floodcontrol hero,assembled his people to Maozhou Prefecture forwater control works. The Yellow Dragon carried his boat andgave him lots of help. Since then, floods seldom haunted theland, and water flew in its natural course to the Minjiang River.The Yellow Dragon becomes an immortal in Heaven, leaving appealing mountains and colorful waters for visits of generationafter generation.