[2025 Jiuzhaigou Attraction] Travel Guide for Sparkling Lake (Updated Mar)

🌾🌾The biggest surprise of my second trip to Jiuzhaigou was encountering Reed Lake in its prime. In winter, Reed Lake, under the double buff of sunshine and breeze, is incredibly beautiful. The golden reeds are like gold foil crushed by the sun. A jade-green river winds through the reeds. Wild ducks 🦆 paddle leisurely in the reed marshes. The breeze blows gently, the reeds sway freely, rustling, and the water surface sparkles, blingbling ✨……. Time seems to have pressed the pause button. It's a first-aid station for the souls of workers‼️ 📷Photo tips: Although taking photos at Reed Lake is not very time-sensitive, the best way to experience it is with sunshine‼️ As long as there is sunshine, Reed Lake will immediately come alive and be ready for photos. Without sunshine, it is relatively ordinary and loses its vitality. If it is paired with a breeze, then Reed Lake will usher in a highlight moment of "dynamic combination." Noon and before sunset in the afternoon are the best times to take photos. At noon, the sun is strong, and the water of Reed Lake is completely penetrated and activated, clear and bright, glowing green (P2,3,4,6,16). Before sunset in the afternoon, the light weakens, and the color of the water darkens and is not as clear as at noon, but the soft sunlight sprinkles on the reeds, and the fluffy reed tips are like a touch of gold. When the wind blows, take photos against the light, and the golden hair strands in the same frame as the reeds create a great atmosphere (P1,5,10,14,15). 🌾🌾In summary, the water of Reed Lake is more beautiful at noon, while the reeds are more beautiful in the afternoon, and the overall atmosphere is better. 📍Locations: 1️⃣There is a tree upstream, using a telephoto lens to shoot creates a great sense of space P1, P2 2️⃣The S-shaped river channel in the middle section, shuttling through the golden reeds P3, P13 3️⃣The viewing platform downstream has a good view and is unobstructed P14, P16 🚌Route: ✅Bonsai Shoals Station → walk north along the boardwalk for about 600m → Reed Lake ✅Sparkling Lake Station → walk south along the boardwalk for about 2km → Reed Lake ⚠️⚠️You can choose the route according to your time and physical strength. It is recommended to get off at Sparkling Lake. Although the distance is longer, it is downhill, so it is easier to manage, and you can also take photos and enjoy the scenery along the way. But be sure to arrive at Reed Lake before 4:00 pm, because after 4:30 pm the sun will be blocked by the mountain, and the wrong time will waste your efforts. If you can arrive earlier, there are basically no people, then you will embrace the entire Reed Lake, quietly taking photos and daydreaming🌾🌾

I've always heard that once you've seen Jiuzhaigou, no other water compares! This Saturday, I finally made it to Jiuzhaigou! 📍Recommended Accommodation: Stay at the entrance of the valley. 🚗Transportation: Sightseeing bus + walking 🎟️Tickets: Sightseeing bus + entrance ticket: CNY 160 (off-season) 👍️Must-see attractions: ⭐Five Flower Lake (Pictures 1-5) Located on the right route, it offers different scenery in each season. I visited on March 1st, so it was still winter scenery. In winter, the overall color is blue with a hint of light green. The water is crystal clear, as alluring as amber. ⭐Pearl Shoal (Pictures 6-7) Personally, I think all the waterfalls are relatively average this season. I especially like the green on Pearl Shoal; it's full of life. Also, Pearl Shoal Waterfall was a filming location for *Journey to the West*! ⭐Rhinoceros Lake, Tiger Lake (Pictures 8-9) Tiffany blue, a very unique shade! The water sparkles, the wind rustles the trees—it's incredibly relaxing! ⭐Sparkling Lake (Pictures 13-14) The blend of blue-green water and milky white stones creates a unique charm! ⭐Arrow Bamboo Lake (Pictures 15-16) The sun shines on the golden mountain, reflecting in the green lake. Three birds play in the water, enjoying their time. ⭐Shuzheng Village (Pictures 17-18) Experience Tibetan culture. The air-dried yak jerky is delicious, and the barley cake and butter tea are also good! 💗Other tips: 1. If you're short on time, you can choose a few spots to visit. Five Flower Lake is a must-see. The other places have their own unique shades of blue, but you can skip them if you experience aesthetic fatigue. 2. There are many kinds of air-dried meat sold inside. The red one selling for around CNY 120 is pork, while the one selling for around CNY 180 is yak meat!

Jiuzhaigou 2 days and 1 night travel guide🧳🏕️Halu everyone, there is a travel video of Jiuzhaigou uu. Leave a message for the guide. Now let's code it carefully. 📄 —— 🔔Although it is two days and one night, in fact, the first day is not until the afternoon to leave Chengdu for Jiuzhaigou. The first day is spent on transportation. The advantage is that you can rest enough and leave time for the next day's play. I think this is quite necessary~ —— What to wear👚: I went there in the off-season in winter, and the temperature difference between morning and evening is large. The temperature in the morning and evening is basically below zero, and it will be hotter at noon. You will feel hot if you walk for a while, so it is good to wear multiple layers and take them off when you feel hot. : : : : : : : : : : : : : : : In the scenic area: There are many delicious foods to choose from in Nuorilang, including but not limited to Dicos, Chabaidao, Luckin Coffee, Kudi, Shanghai Auntie, Laotongguan Roujiamo, No. 71 Bean Soup Rice... In order to save time, I chose a fast food combination of hamburger 🍔 + milk tea 🥤 ~ You can bring some chocolate and hot water to relieve altitude sickness —— Where to stay🛌: For accommodation, because I booked it on the high-speed rail that day, the very cost-effective All Seasons and Orange were out of rooms. But I think that as a very mature 5A scenic spot, Jiuzhaigou has very complete supporting facilities, and most of the new hotels look pretty good. I booked a hotel that just opened not long ago. The environment and service are absolutely the best value for money. —— How to get there🚄: Outbound: Step1: Take the high-speed rail from Chengdu to Jiuzhaigou Huanglong Station. You can take a bus from the high-speed rail station (2h) Step2: Take the bus to a station closer to the hotel (1.5h) Step3: The hotel driver picks you up Step4: The hotel will send you to the entrance of the gorge the next day (before 8:30) Return: Step1: Take a taxi from the entrance of Jiuzhaigou Scenic Area to the high-speed rail station Step2: Take the high-speed rail back to Chengdu —— How to play🪨: Just follow the bus🚌 in the scenic area. The Y-shaped tour route is divided into the right line, the left line and the middle line. Nuorilang is the transfer station where the three meet. ⚠️Recommend the Arrow Bamboo Sea, Five Flower Sea♨️, Pearl Beach, Five Color Pool, Rhino Sea, Tiger Sea, Sparkling Sea, and Reed Sea~ Have a little time and prepare to leave the scenic area before 16:30~

📍行程介紹 take a speed train from Chengdu east train station. Ticket can be purchased via trip.com 🚩遊玩路線 purchase entrance ticket and sightseeing bus in the park. Go early and during off pic season . Winter (December - February): Fewer tourists, breathtaking snowy landscapes, but some areas may be closed. However ticket price is cheaper. Start early at 8.30an as there are many places to cover 🏖️打卡景點 Recommended Route: 1. Long Lake (highest point, 3,100m) – A deep blue alpine lake surrounded by mountains. 2. Five-Color Pond – A magical, vividly colored lake. 3. Arrow Bamboo Lake & Panda Lake – Crystal-clear waters, once home to wild pandas. 4. Five-Flower Lake – The most famous lake in Jiuzhaigou, with striking turquoise and green hues. 5. Pearl Shoal Waterfall – A magnificent waterfall featured in Journey to the West. 6. Mirror Lake – Best seen in the morning when the water reflects the sky and trees. 7. Nuorilang Waterfall – The largest waterfall in Jiuzhaigou. 🚇交通方式 speed train from Chengdu and there is bus from train station to jiuzhaigou 🍜特色美食 yak hot pot is awesome especially during winter. We went to the restaurant near our hotel. Do check with the hotel the name of the restaurant 🏠住宿推薦 1.松雲壹號酒店（九寨溝景區店） Hotel is walking distance to the park entrance New and cheap and highly recommended 💡注意事項： winter is very cold at the park

OMG, you guys!! I just got off the high-speed train and received an opening-year gift from nature! I was standing by the Spark Sea when a furry head suddenly popped out of the water—a wild otter holding a fish in its mouth stared at me for 5 seconds!! It turns out that the title "Fairy Tale World" in the Chinese textbook was written by Jiuzhaigou Scenic Area itself.📖 💎【20,000 Steps for the Ultimate Decisive Guide】 ⚠The left branch line is completely frozen❌ The right branch line is the winter beauty! 🚫Routes to avoid: Panda Lake× | Pearl Shoal Beach× (You'll get tired of the icefalls later) 🔥Recommended route: Sword Bamboo Sea→Five Flower Lake (sapphire dropped into a palette)→Mirror Lake (snow mountain reflection in mirror mode)→Nuorilang Waterfall (giant crystal chandelier)→Rhinoceros Lake (golden light in the afternoon)→Shuzheng Lakes (emerald box overturned by God)→Spark Sea (watch out for otters!) 📸 Three Legendary Photo Spots 1⃣ Jiuzhaigou - Five Flower Lake (11:00-12:00) Crouch at the corner of the boardwalk, let the sunlight split the lake water into peacock blue and emerald green, throw your down jacket to your companion, wear a white sweater and kneel on the viewing platform for a top-down shot! 2⃣ Shuzheng Lakes (before 14:30) Use a telephoto lens to frame the azure lakes and prayer wheels together, and take continuous shots the moment the prayer flags are blown by the wind. 3⃣ Spark Sea (15:00-16:00) Shoot the Tibetan villages reflected in the shimmering water, otters often forage near the small waterfall on the right. 👗Tips for Taking Photos in Tibetan Clothing ✔ Choose royal blue/bright red! The contrast with the icefall is stunning. ✔ Choose tassel headwear for dynamic shots while moving. ✔ Rentals at the entrance are 50 yuan/hour, negotiable. 🚄Key Points for High-Speed Rail Travelers Huanglong Jiuzhaigou Station → Direct bus to the scenic area (book in advance!) Arrive at the entrance before 8:00 am to avoid tour groups. Choose Cantonese-style cured meat for self-heating hot pot, it goes perfectly with the snowy scenery. ⚠Hard-Learned Lessons ▫ Wear a furry hat! The plateau wind will blow your mind. ▫ Wear non-slip shoes with V-shaped soles! The Mirror Lake boardwalk is icy and dangerous. ▫ Bring two sets of hand warmers! They're more important for your phone than for you. ▫ Prepare 1 yuan bills! The restroom attendant at Tiger Lake only accepts cash. The moment the sunlight pierced the icy surface of the lake, Millions of years old calcium carbonate began to shimmer at the bottom. This is not a trip, it's like stepping into a glass museum of the gods.✨ (Mr. Otter, please give me another heart next time we meet!)

Recent weather conditions in Jiuzhaigou Temperature: 15°C during the day, comfortable, cold at the top of the mountain, -5°C at night, not too cold in the hotel, hotels generally have electric blankets Dress: Thick cotton clothes, storm jackets or down jackets, it's really cold at night Must-see attractions in Jiuzhaigou Spark Sea, Five Flower Sea, Arrow Bamboo Sea, Panda Sea, Mirror Sea, Long Sea, Five Color Pool, Reed Sea, Rhinoceros Sea The sausage in the scenic area is five yuan each, the fragrant milk tea is 10 yuan a bottle, corn is 10 yuan, cola is 5 yuan a bottle, boxed meal is 25 yuan a portion

Address: Zhangzha Town, Jiuzhaigou County, Aba, Sichuan Altitude: About 2000--3200 meters Tickets: Peak season 190 sightseeing car 90 (4.1-11.15) Off-season: Tickets 80 Sightseeing car 80 (11.16-next year 3.31) Scenic area entrance time: 7:30—14:00 Warm tips: Wear anti-slip hiking shoes, the scenic area is quite large Thick down jacket, with hat, scarf The higher the altitude, the colder it can bring some snacks, water, if it is troublesome, there are vending machines at each small scenic spot Friends with high anti must bring high anti medicine and oxygen tanks Jiuzhaigou check-in points: Spark Sea, Five Flower Sea, Arrow Bamboo Sea, Panda Sea, Mirror Sea, Shuzheng Village Waterfall Long Sea, Five Color Pool, Reed Sea, Rhinoceros Sea, Primeval Forest

Buy one get one free for Jiuzhaigou tickets in winter Few people and beautiful scenery What are you waiting for if you have time now How should you play in winter? You'll understand after reading this✏ · 🌞Temperature: -5-15°C 👔Dress: thermal underwear + sweater + thick cotton clothes, storm jacket or down jacket, it's very cold in the morning and evening, it's even colder if it snows, keep warm . 🚌Transportation guide ✈Plane: Direct flight to Huanglong Airport, 2 hours away from Jiuzhaigou 🚗Self-driving: 400 kilometers from Chengdu to Jiuzhaigou, 8 hours, many bends and ice, it is recommended to bring anti-skid chains, not for inexperienced drivers 🚞High-speed rail: Depart from Chengdu East, to Zhenjiang Pass, then join a group or take a shuttle bus 👫Join a group: If you don't want to make a strategy or drive, report a local group and play all the way, semi-free travel is easy and worry-free . 🧐Jiuzhaigou must-see attractions 📍Spark Sea (a sea with very rich color layers) Five Flower Sea (beautiful when the sun shines) Arrow Bamboo Sea (the shooting location of the old version of Journey to the West) Mirror Sea (pure blue, healing for the eyes) Long Sea (photo check-in, beautiful when frozen) Five Color Pool (beauty that cannot be described in words) Reed Sea (a must-see in winter) . 🚌Tour order: sightseeing car + walking 🔸Morning: Take a car from the mouth of the valley → Arrow Bamboo Sea → Panda Sea → Five Flower Sea → Mirror Sea 🔸Noon: Rest and eat at Nuorilang Central Station 🔸Afternoon: Nuorilang Central Station → Long Sea → Five Color Pool → Rhinoceros Sea → Shuzheng Waterfall → Shuzheng Group Sea → Spark Sea → Reed Sea → Bonsai Beach . ⭕Play suggestions There are fewer people in the morning, but the ultraviolet rays are strong, so sun protection is needed The prices in the scenic area are a bit expensive, you don't need to bring too many things, you can buy what you need on the way The wind is strong in Long Sea and other open places, you can bring a scarf, and there are cloaks for sale on the way The local yak hot pot is a special feature, with a large portion, you can try it

🍁Speaking of Jiuzhaigou, Jiuzhaigou in autumn is the most beautiful. Jiuzhaigou "sunny water, cloudy mountains⛰️, half sunny and half cloudy clouds" all year round, no matter what the weather, coming to Jiuzhaigou will not be disappointed, it is worth recommending to come and play! ✅Jiuzhaigou Scenic Area 💰Scenic Area Ticket: 280 yuan/person (including round-trip sightseeing car) ⏳Play time: 7:00 am—14:00 pm normal admission 📍Detailed address: Zhangzha Town, Jiuzhaigou County, Aba Tibetan and Qiang Autonomous Prefecture, Sichuan Province ❤Recommended route: 🔢Jiuzhaigou 3-day tour 👉Day1: Chengdu—Dujiangyan—Jiuzhaigou 👉Day2: Jiuzhaigou—One day tour 👉Day3: Jiuzhaigou—Huanglong Scenic Area—Chengdu/Dujiangyan 🔢Jiuzhaigou 5-day tour 👉Day1: Chengdu/Dujiangyan—Chuanzhu Temple—Huanglong Scenic Area—Jiuzhaigou 👉Day2: Jiuzhaigou—One day tour 👉Day3: Jiuzhaigou—Gemo Temple—Aba Tibetan County 👉Day4: Aba—Lianbao Yeze—Heishui City 👉Day5: Heishui City—Dagu Glacier—Chengdu/Dujiangyan 🔢Jiuzhaigou 4-day tour 👉Day1: Chengdu—Bipenggou—Heishui City 👉Day2: Heishui City—Dagu Glacier—Songpan—Jiuzhaigou 👉Day3: Jiuzhaigou—One day tour—Jiuzhaigou accommodation 👉Day4: Jiuzhaigou accommodation—Huanglong Scenic Area—Chengdu/Dujiangyan 📝Note tips: ①If you have altitude sickness in the plateau area, slow down and prohibit🚫 vigorous exercise ②There are oxygen absorption places in the scenic area. If you feel uncomfortable, you can absorb oxygen for free ③You can bring some grape🍇 sugar or high-calorie food, and you can 🉑 supplement energy when you feel uncomfortable ④The weather in the mountains is changeable, it is recommended to bring a disposable raincoat ⑤The ultraviolet rays in the plateau area are too strong, it is recommended to wear glasses👓, sunscreen spray, moisturizing mask ⑥Drones are prohibited🚫 in the Jiuzhaigou Scenic Area, and Huanglong can fly