Jiuzhaigou

九寨沟|Colorful LakesNational ParkHuanglongSichuan

At a Glance

Visa Policy
Plan visa or transit eligibility by your China entry route
Best Season
Sep-Oct for autumn color; Jun-Aug for fuller water; winter is quieter but colder
Climate
Highland valley climate with strong UV, cool mornings and evenings, wet summers, and cold winters
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Top Attractions

01City Guide

Chuanzhusi Town

川主寺

All Ages

Admission

Free public town and temple stop. Food, lodging, taxis, birding transport, and private transfers are separate spending.

Typical Visit

20-60 minutes for the temple and town; overnight if using it as a base

02City Guide

Huanglong Scenic Area

黄龙风景名胜区

All Ages

Admission

Peak season Jun 1-Dec 15: CNY 170 admission. Low season Dec 16-May 31: CNY 60 admission. Cableway is separate: CNY 80 up and CNY 40 down. Electric cart products are sold separately when operating.

Typical Visit

4-6 hours

03City Guide

Jiapan Ancient City

甲蕃古城

Adults Focused

Admission

Free roadside / open-area stop. There is no normal full-service scenic ticket for the abandoned-style site.

Typical Visit

20-40 minutes

04City Guide

Jiuzhai Romance Park

九寨千古情

All Ages

Admission

Dated show tickets are the key purchase. Full-price guest or VIP seats are listed at CNY 280-300 on current ticketing pages, while travel-platform discounts can be lower.

Typical Visit

1.5-2 hours including entry, show, and exit

05City Guide

Jiuzhaigou Love Sea

九寨沟爱情海

All Ages

Admission

Adult ticket is CNY 68 as a standard listed price; dated online tickets may be discounted. Paid animal feed, photo props, or seasonal projects are separate.

Typical Visit

2-3 hours

06City Guide

Munigou Scenic Area

牟尼沟风景区

All Ages

Admission

Zaga Waterfall and Erdaohai are ticketed sections. Plan for CNY 70 per section or CNY 100 for a combined ticket when both sections are sold for the same date.

Typical Visit

4-6 hours for one section; most of a day for both sections

07City Guide

Jiuzhaigou National Park

九寨沟景区

All Ages

Admission

Peak season Apr 1-Nov 15: CNY 190 admission + CNY 90 sightseeing bus. Low season Nov 16-Mar 31: CNY 80 admission + CNY 80 sightseeing bus. Buy online in advance; normal window sales are not the main channel.

Typical Visit

1 full day

08City Guide

Shenxianchi Scenic Area

神仙池风景区

All Ages

Admission

Adult admission is CNY 100 on current ticketing pages. The internal sightseeing shuttle is separate at CNY 18 round-trip.

Typical Visit

2-3 hours inside the scenic area, plus road time

09Food District

Songpan Ancient Town

松潘古城

All Ages

Admission

Old-town streets are free. The ancient city-wall scenic product is not a normal visit during the March 19-Jun 30, 2026 upgrade closure.

Typical Visit

2-3 hours; overnight if using it as a transport base

10City Guide

Zhongchagou Valley

中查沟

All Ages

Admission

No standard scenic admission for a simple village walk. Horse riding, animal photos, snacks, and any local cleaning or parking charges are separate.

Typical Visit

1.5-3 hours

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