九寨沟爱情海
Plan Jiuzhaigou Love Sea, also known as Ganhaizi, with ticket price, opening hours, route order, animal interaction, transport from Jiuzhaigou hotels, and who should add it.
Use it as a light add-on
This is a separate scenic area outside Jiuzhaigou National Park. Add it only if you have spare half-day time or want a quieter photo-and-walk stop.
Follow a simple loop
A practical route is entrance, heart gate, colorful boardwalk, main lake viewpoint, beach area, animal interaction area, prayer flags, then return.
Choose paid extras selectively
Animal feed, photo props, balloon-style projects, or seasonal activities are optional. Pay only for what is clearly open and priced on the day.
Plan the ride back before sunset
The site is easier with a pre-arranged taxi or driver. Return before evening if your hotel is near Jiuzhaigou's main gate.
✦Go only after your main Jiuzhaigou day is already planned.
✦Use taxi or charter transport rather than depending on uncertain public schedules.
✦Do not expect the same scenery scale as Jiuzhaigou National Park.
✦Bring sun protection; open grassland and lake areas have strong UV.
✦Skip paid projects that are not clearly operating that day.
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
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
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
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
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
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