Lakes in Jiuzhaigou Valley

In Jiuzhaigou Valley you can see the emerald lakes, layered waterfalls, colorful forests, snow-clad peaks and Tibetan custom. Its charm lies in the primitive, natural and idyllic beauty of its landscapes. 114 lakes lying downward in an echelon manner, on which are 17 waterfalls, 47 springs, 17 splashing waterfalls, 11 turbulent streams and 5 travertine beaches and 9 Tibetan villages, formulating alpine lake clusters and travertine spots that are rarely seen in China and even in the world. All these scenic sights, set against the backdrop of 92 snowy peaks, create an unqiue natural landscape of high mountains and deep gullies in Jiuzhaigou.

The water, the soul of Jiuzhaigou, is so cystal clear and rich in colors. Varying in size and shapes, sparkling with colors in brilliant sunlight, the more than 100 lakes define the waterscapes and form their essence. The unique tourist culture of Jiuzhaigou is captured by the purity of the green water, the reflections in the lakes, the stone mills, the Tibetan villages, the Buddhist sutra-streamers and the folk songs and dances of the Tibetan and the Qiang people.

5-day Chengdu Huanglong Jiuzhaigou Tour

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