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5A Tourism Area

Designated 2007

Jiuzhaigou Valley Scenic and Historic Interest Area

阿坝州九寨沟景区

Sichuan, Aba★ 4.7Designated 2007·33.3000°N, 103.8564°E

Ticket Price

Peak CNY 169/Off-peak CNY 80

Duration

3 to 5 hours

Rating

4.7 / 5.0

Designated

2007

About Jiuzhaigou Valley Scenic and Historic Interest Area

Jiuzhaigou Valley, a UNESCO World Heritage Site, is renowned for its otherworldly turquoise lakes, multi-tiered waterfalls, and colorful forested valleys. This alpine nature reserve in the Min Mountains is home to endangered giant pandas and golden snub-nosed monkeys, with over 100 mineral-rich lakes created by glacial activity and travertine deposition.

Highlights

Turquoise travertine lakes (Five Flower Lake, Mirror Lake); multi-tier waterfalls (Nuorilang); snow peaks and Tibetan villages - a UNESCO site.

Suggested Route

Enter at the gate, ride the eco-shuttle loop visiting Rize and Zechawa valleys (Five Flower Lake, Pearl Shoal, Long Lake); allow a full day.

Food & Lodging

Tibetan yak hotpot and butter tea; stay in Jiuzhaigou town just outside the gate.

Facilities

Eco shuttle buses, boardwalks, restrooms and visitor centers; barrier-free boardwalks at the major lakes.

Travel Tips

Check official website for current information. Respect local customs and regulations. Best visited during mild weather seasons.

How to Buy Tickets

Passport booking guide for Jiuzhaigou Valley · verified 2026-08-16

⏰ When to book

Daily visitor cap applies. Book 2-5 days ahead in peak season — same-day tickets often unavailable.

🛂 Passport requirement

Passport required for real-name booking.

🎟️ Where to book

OFFICIAL

Official (WeChat '阿坝旅游网' / '九寨沟') — Official limited-quota booking.

OTA

Trip.com ↗ — Ticket + transport options.

💡 Tip: Entry is by timed shuttle bus. Best color in late October.

📅 Best Time & Crowds

Best season: Spring (March-May) and Autumn (September-November)

🏮Golden Week alert: May 1-5 and Oct 1-7 are China's biggest travel peaks — top attractions sell out days ahead. Book tickets the moment they open.

⏰Many museums and palaces close on Mondays (e.g. Forbidden City, National Museum). Plan around it.

Location

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Buying tickets as a foreign visitor

• Most 5A/4A sites require real-name registration — bring your passport.

• Tickets often must be booked in advance online — peak season & holidays sell out quickly.

• Some remote or border-area sites have entry restrictions for foreign visitors — check before you travel.

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Opening Hours

Peak season (April-October): 8:00-17:30; Off-season: 8:30-17:00.

Getting There

No metro; nearest airport Jiuzhai Huanglong Airport (JZH) ~88 km; HSR to Jiuzhaigou Station (Jiuzhaigou Station, Sichuan-Qinghai railway) then transfer; ~330 km from Chengdu.

Reservation

Advance online reservation required (no on-site sales) via WeChat 'Jiuzhaigou'/abatour.com; book up to 14 days ahead, released 08:00 daily.

Ticket Price

Peak CNY 169 (≈ $23)/Off-peak CNY 80 (≈ $11)

Address

Abazhoujiuzhaigou County Zhangzha Town

📍 中文地址 / Chinese Address

阿坝州九寨沟景区

阿坝州九寨沟县漳扎镇

Abazhoujiuzhaigou County Zhangzha Town

33.3000, 103.8564

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