In October 2020, I went on a trip for the first time in this special year. In such a beautiful season as autumn, you should go out and enjoy the autumn colors. On a whim, I thought of Jiuzhaigou, and immediately bought a plane ticket for three days later, and took a trip on the spur of the moment. Thinking that the last time I traveled alone was ten years ago, I suddenly felt that the boy in me was not completely dead yet.
Due to the rush of departure, I signed up for a three-day and two-night tour from Chengdu to Jiuzhaigou and Huanglong. I was also lazy, so I thought I would make peace with it as I came, so my itinerary is suitable for friends who want to travel independently. It may not have much reference value.
We took a bus from Chengdu to Jiuzhaigou and Huanglong. The journey was relatively long. It took 8-9 hours without traffic jams. We spent most of the two days in the car. It was very hard, but you have to suffer before you can see the beautiful scenery. His mind is exhausted, his muscles and bones are exhausted, and his body is hungry. After all, Jiuzhaigou Valley is as famous as Zhangjiajie as "China's Suffering Spot".
It is said that "when you come back from Jiuzhaigou, you don't look at the water." When I first heard this sentence, I felt a little arrogant, but after I went there, I sighed, this is really not a flattering word, and the water of Jiuzhaigou deserves this prestigious reputation.
It basically takes a day to visit Jiuzhaigou Scenic Area. Our group entered the scenic area around 9 a.m. and left the scenic area at 4:30 p.m. (buses in the scenic area stopped after 5 o'clock). The scenic area is relatively large, although it was wrong after the National Day. Although we were traveling around the peak, there were still a lot of people gathered on the observation decks of each scenic spot. There are buses between each attraction, which is very convenient. Buses are a must-have mode of transportation, otherwise you won’t be able to get to the farthest tourist spots. At present, the Jiuzhaigou Valley Scenic Area is distributed in a Y shape, with Chawa Valley on the left, Rize Valley on the right, and Shuzheng Valley at the bottom. After entering the gate of the scenic area, the bus will take you to the destination scenic spot on the left or right, and then Go down and enjoy the scenery without looking back.
The vehicle I took was dispatched to Chawagou. The first Haizi was Changhai. Chawagou was less crowded than Haizi, but the distance was longer. Especially in Changhai, it was very foggy in the morning, and there was nothing to take pictures of, so I didn’t stay too long in Changhai and quickly walked to Wucai Pond.
The beauty of the long sea in the morning mist can only be imagined.
The next colorful pool is a blue gem left in the mountains and forests. The water is clear and translucent, and the color of the water is really amazing. Even on a cloudy day, it cannot stop its stunning appearance.
After visiting the Chawa Valley line, I got on the bus to Rize Valley. This ditch is currently only open to scenic spots below the Wuhua Sea. Among the Haizi I visited, the Five Flowers on this ditch are The sea is the essence. Walk all the way to Pearl Falls and get on the bus, get off at Jinghai, and after visiting, get on the bus directly to Sunset Lang Central Station.
The water in Wuhuahai is so clear, the scenery above and below the lake is symmetrical, and the autumn leaves and water complement each other.
Pearl Beach Waterfall is one of the filming locations for the 86 edition of Journey to the West. Isn’t it very familiar?
Mirror Sea
At noon, we returned to Nuorilang Central Station. This is the only distribution center in the scenic area. You can have lunch, but it is expensive and not delicious, so almost no one eats here. It is better to bring your own dry food. There is a scenic spot called Nuorilang Waterfall near Nuorilang Central Station. However, the water flow in this scenic spot became smaller after the earthquake. In order to avoid the large crowd of tourists, I skipped this scenic spot. After a quick lunch, I immediately got on the tour bus heading to Shuzhenggou. This ditch is a relatively concentrated ditch in Haizi, and the first stop is Rhinoceros Sea. Behind Rhinoceros Sea is Tiger Sea, and then Shuzheng Qunhai. Get on the bus here, get off at WoLonghai, pass ShuangLonghai , and Wo all the way. y5>Longhai, Reed Sea to Bonsai Beach. Then we took the bus back to the visitor center and walked and took pictures. When we came across a place that we particularly liked, we were in a daze. Before we knew it, it was four o'clock in the afternoon.
rhinoceros sea
tiger sea
This water has a color divide somewhere
The tree is right next to the sea, and the Tiffany Blue mode is turned on. I like this color so much. It looks particularly beautiful against the surrounding yellow and red leaves.
The Reed Sea is most beautiful in spring, with white reeds floating in the wind on the blue lake.
Seeing this, the fatigue of getting up early and the bumpy ride in the car were all forgotten.
Green lakes are connected by groups of waterfalls, and the water and mountains are like a fairyland. I sigh that the autumn light is like a dream, and I look around at the fairyland, wandering step by step. I admire the miraculous craftsmanship of nature. The lakes scattered deep in the jungle are like stars scattered in the world, pure and calm. Looking at these quiet lakes, swaying autumn leaves, birds flying in the blue sky, and pine green waterfalls, it seems that the hustle and bustle of the outside world has nothing to do with me.
The beauty of Jiuzhaigou is amazing.
Here are some tips:
1. Jiuzhaigou, which reopened after the earthquake, does not accept individual tourists, so if you go to Jiuzhaigou, you can only sign up for a group tour, or you can sign up for a local group to enter Jiuzhaigou after you arrive.
2. If you are taking a bus to Jiuzhaigou, due to the long journey, it is recommended to upgrade to a 2+1 bus. The seats are softer and the seat back can be adjusted backwards. There is also a USB charging port on the seat.
3. Jiuzhaigou is a plateau area, and the weather is changeable. Be sure to prepare rain gear such as umbrellas or raincoats, and wear sun protection. In autumn, Jiuzhaigou has a large temperature difference between morning and evening, and sometimes it snows, so thick clothes are a must. There are also people who rent clothes in the scenic area, but the clothes are very dirty, as everyone knows.
4. There is a lot of walking throughout the journey, so you must wear good walking shoes. It is recommended to carry a backpack, because you need to bring dry food, water, rain gear and other items into the scenic spot, so it is more convenient to carry a backpack.
5. Before going to Jiuzhaigou, you can buy some dry food, snacks and water at supermarkets in Chengdu or at supermarkets along the way. Things in the scenic area are more expensive. Nuorilang Central Station is the only place where you can eat in the scenic area. If you bring your own dry food, it is recommended to bring self-heating rice. It costs money to bring instant noodles to make hot water. It is better to buy instant noodles directly in the scenic area.