PiKa' Travel Land: ღDestination 2 ::Jiuzhaigou National Park, Chinaღ

A fairyland tucked away in a

deep valley

Location: Jiuzhaigou National Park, Jiuzhaigou County, Sichuan, China

Now, writer bring you to an amazing screen, which seems to exist as if in a fairy tale. It is a mysterious land full of natural wonders. The name "Jiuzhaigou" comes from mandarin which means "Valley of Nine Villages", derived from a gorge with nine villages in scenic country.

Jiuzhaigou provide an excellent opportunities to visitors for viewing rare and precious wildlife an plants, such as Chinese golden monkeys. There are 5 treasures in Jiuzhaigou: green lakes, stunning waterfalls, colorful forests, snow-capped mountains and Tibetan folklore.

Green Lake

On fine days, the blue sky, the white clouds, the distant mountain, and the nearby trees are in the lake. Fish seem to swim in the clouds, and birds to fly in the sea. The colorful lake, a product of sunshine, seaweed, and sediment, sometimes presents numerous geometrical patterns in yellow, green, grey, red and emerald hues.

Stunning Waterfall

In spring, silky waterfalls drop delicately down from the high gullies. The water is alive everywhere. It pats on rocks shyly and gentle like a sweet young girl. In summer, it is a fearless warrior. The powerful roaring water jumps fiercely from the gorges and against rocks and then fall straight down. Sparkling water, delicate mists, gorgeous rainbows feature a spectacular picture.

Colorful Forest

The forest is a wonderland for wildlife and lush green fauna. It occupies more than half of area in the Jiuzhaigou National Park. It called Jiuzhaigou Valley Scenic and Historic Interest Area. There are always long views that you can see the snow form many different sides of hills and trees. It is absolutely a feast on eyes.

Snow-capped mountains

The spectacular mountains of Jiuzhaigou National Park are perfect creations to complete the natural beauty by being a connection of ground, water and sky. Three gullies make up of a "Y" and the rugged mountains with sheer slopes and cliffs attract many ambitious explorers. In addition, the snow-capped mountains shine so brightly in the sun that you may become dizzy.

Tibetan People

The Jiuzhaigou Valley Scenic and Historic Interest Area have already been inhabited for thousands of years by the Tibetan people. Tibetan Buddhism is a prominent religion in the area. The unique Tibet culture is deeply rooted in the cuisine, life style and architecture etc.