JiuZhaiGou

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JiuZhaiGou is located at ZhangZha Town, Aba Autonomous Prefecture, SiChuan Province. It is the branch of White River. Due to there are several tribes near the river called JiuZhai, as a result, the river named JiuZhaiGou. The average height of JiuZhaiGou is over 2000m. The ancient forest is spread everywhere. In JiuZhaiGou, there are over 108 lakes. Someone call them ‘the world of fairy tale’. JiuZhaiGou was recorded in ‘World Heritage List’. In 8 of May,2007, JiuZhaiGou was considered as Rank 5A Scenic Spot.

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JiuZhaiGou combine blue sky, white cloud, Snow Mountain and forest to waterfall and rivers. Shaped a series of views like the pearl fall from the sky. The bonfire and the roasted lamb show the enthusiasm and the ethnic customs of local people. JiuZhaiGou is really a colorful, original and amazing fairyland on earth.



Festival:
International Ice Water Festival
China JiuZhaiGou International Ice Water Festival attracts many tourists travel to JiuZhaiGou. The festival starts from 18.Jan to 28. Feb. Tourists will see the snow view, ice waterfall, Tibetan house and several traditional works there. Also, during the festival time, there will be a second venue which set at DaGu glacier. The thesis is ‘Ice World and Mysterious River’. The activities content including the professional forum of Eco-tourism, the press conference of travelling, the photo contest and etc.

The Landscape in for seasons:
Spring:
When spring comes, all the ice melts. As a result, the water level goes up, promote the growing of the plants. The ice on the mountain is still freezing like a fairy world. The soft sunshine illuminate the impassive river makes people very comfortable.

Summer:
In summer, all the plants grow up. The wind is warm, the plants help you to keep the sunshine out. The waterweeds and fishes cross in the water. This view makes your heart smooth like water.

Autumn:
Autumn is the most beautiful time in JiuZhaiGou. You will see all the leaves become red. The colourful leaves invert to the river. The most pretty view which made by natural present just before your eyes.

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Winter:
The winter in JiuZhaiGou is very quiet. It is full of poetic. All the mountain and forest are white. Waterfall and rivers are frozen. When the sunset or sunrise coming, the ice surface reflect colourful light. Appreciating such beautiful view, tourists' hearts are also become quiet with the view.

Climate change:
Due to the average elevation of JiuZhaiGou is 1900 to 3100m high. It belongs to
highland humid climate. In spring, the temperature is between 9 - 18 degree. If you want to go to JiuZhaiGou in spring and winter, you had better take your coat. In summer and autumn, the climate is quite good. The temperature is from 19 - 22 degree. It is stable. However, the night in JiuZhaiGou is very cold. The temperature in winter is always under 0 degree. Whenever you go to JiuZhaiGou is OK, especially autumn. It is the most beautiful time to go there, winter is not bad too.

Route:
1>Bus Route:
  Route 1: ChengDu -- DuJiangYan City -- WenChuan -- Mao Town -- SongFan -- JiuZhaiGou (440km)
  Route 2: ChengDu -- WenChuan -- Li Town -- MiYaLuo -- HongYuan -- WaQie -- ChuanZhu Temple (702km)
  Route 3: BaoChen Train -- Wen Town(in GanSu Province) -- JiuZhaiGou Town(308km)
  Route 4: Zhaohua(or GuangYuan) -- Wen Town(in GanSu Province) -- JiuZhaiGou Town(308km)
  Route 5: LueYang State -- Cheng Town -- WuDu -- Wen Town -- JiuZhaiGou Town (441km)
  Route 6: LanZhou -- GanNan -- ChuanXi -- JiuZhaiGou

2>Plane Route: ChengDu -- ChuanZhu Temple -- JiuZhaiGou -- HuangLong -- ChengDu


Food Culture:
Due to most of the goods come from other cities. So, the price will be very high. So,tourists had better to not consider too much about the food. In local restaurant, you can see JiuZhai persimmon cake，sauerkraut and soba there. In addition, the ethnical food is better and more attractive like roasted whole lamb, stake and highland barley wine. If you do not want to regret, please taste them.


Tips:
1: remenber to take suncream(protect you from ultraviolet rays)
2: remember to take raincoat, sunglasses, cap
3: conventional medicines such as band-aid, cold cure or antidiarrheal drugs. Besides, vitamin and Rhodiola rosea are also good choice. They are effctive to cure altitude sickness.

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