Jiuzhaigou

Jiuzhaigou

Colorful Lakes & Tibetan Culture

Sichuan Province, China
Best Time: September - October

Overview

Jiuzhaigou National Park is a UNESCO World Heritage Site famous for its multicolored lakes and waterfalls. The park is located in the Tibetan-Qiang Autonomous Prefecture and offers breathtaking natural scenery.

Top Attractions

Five Flower Lake

Five Flower Lake

Stunning lake with vibrant turquoise and azure colors, the most famous lake in the park.

Nuorilang Waterfall

Nuorilang Waterfall

Spectacular cascading waterfall surrounded by forests, one of the widest in China.

Panda Lake

Panda Lake

Crystal clear lake named after giant pandas in the area.

Pearl Shoal Waterfall

Pearl Shoal Waterfall

Beautiful waterfall with unique formations, featured in many Chinese films.

Arrow Bamboo Lake

Arrow Bamboo Lake

Quiet lake with stunning reflections of surrounding mountains.

Local Food

Tibetan Butter Tea

Tibetan Butter Tea

Traditional salty butter tea with yak milk, a staple of Tibetan cuisine.

Tibetan Yak Meat

Tibetan Yak Meat

Grilled or stewed yak meat with local spices and herbs.

Highland Barley Wine

Highland Barley Wine

Traditional Tibetan barley wine, warm and sweet.

Tibetan Dumplings

Tibetan Dumplings

Steamed dumplings filled with meat or vegetables, similar to momo.

Sour Milk

Sour Milk

Fermented milk drink, refreshing and healthy.

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