Jiuzhaigou 九寨沟
November 15, 2024
Yesterday was a travel day, combining high-speed train and a direct shuttle bus from Chengdu to Jiuzhaigou Scenic Area. After arriving, we checked into the ATour Hotel. In the evening, we strolled along the river toward the park entrance and enjoyed a brief walk outside the park under a cloudy sky. As we wrapped up the day, we hoped for good weather the next day.
The weather exceeded our expectations—it was clear and perfect for exploring Jiuzhaigou. Being the last day of the peak season, the park shuttle buses were readily available, with little waiting time. The park follows a Y-shaped route, but when we boarded the bus, we weren’t sure if it would head to the left or right branch of the route. Upon reaching the road intersection at the center of the park, a traffic coordinator directed the bus to its final destination. To our delight, our bus was assigned to Primary Forest, the farthest point tourists can visit, aligning perfectly with our plan.
At Primary Forest, we enjoyed a serene walk among towering trees before catching the next bus to Swan Lake. From there, we boarded another bus to Arrow Bamboo Lake (箭竹海).
Due to earthquake damage years ago, the footpath between Arrow Bamboo Lake and Panda Lake was closed, requiring all visitors to take the shuttle bus through a tunnel to Panda Lake. We spent considerable time exploring this area, including the renowned Five-Flower Lake (五花海). With its vibrant, sparkling water, this must-see spot is often referred to as “the soul of Jiuzhaigou.” The pristine water and unparalleled views left us in awe.
We skipped Mirror Lake (镜海) and proceeded to the Nuorilang Visitor Center for a brief rest and some snacks.
Next, we took the shuttle to Long Lake (长海) on the left side of the Y-shaped route. A leisurely stroll along the well-constructed footpath brought us to the Five-Colored Pond (五彩池). However, the lighting wasn’t ideal, and we found this pond less impressive compared to other breathtaking sites in the park.
Our final shuttle ride of the day took us to Nuorilang Waterfalls (诺日朗瀑布). From there, we descended on foot to explore the picturesque Shuzheng Valley (树正沟) area.
By 4 PM, we were already out of the park, savoring the magical experience. Jiuzhaigou truly feels like a fairy-tale destination, and this trip fulfilled a long-held bucket list dream. The day left us with unforgettable memories of its unparalleled natural beauty.
2024年11月15日
昨天是旅行日，我们乘坐高铁和直达九寨沟景区的班车从成都前往九寨沟。到达后，我们入住了亚朵酒店。傍晚，我们沿着河边漫步进行了简短的外景游览。结束一天的行程时，我们祈祷明天会有好天气。
今天天气超出了我们的预期——晴朗而适宜，非常适合探索九寨沟。由于是旺季的最后一天，景区观光车几乎不需要排队即可乘坐。九寨沟景区的旅游路线呈“Y”字形，当我们上车时，不确定巴士会驶向左侧还是右侧的支线。到达景区中心的道路交汇处后，一位交通协调员为巴士指明了目的地。幸运的是，我们的巴士被分配前往原始森林，这是游客可以到达的最远点，这也正符合我们的计划。
在原始森林，我们漫步于宁静的树林中，随后乘坐下一辆巴士前往天鹅海。接着，我们换乘另一辆巴士前往箭竹海。
由于多年前的一次地震破坏了箭竹海与熊猫海之间的步道，所有游客必须通过隧道乘坐巴士前往熊猫海。在这里，我们花了不少时间探索，包括著名的五花海。湖水晶莹剔透，色彩斑斓，这个必游景点被誉为“九寨沟的灵魂”。清澈的湖水和无与伦比的美景让我们惊叹不已。
我们略过了镜海，继续前往诺日朗游客中心，在那里稍作休息并吃了一些小吃。
接着，我们乘坐观光车前往“Y”字形路线左侧的长海。沿着修建良好的步道悠闲漫步后，我们来到了五彩池。也许是因为光线不太理想，这个池子给我们的印象没有其他景点深刻。
当天的最后一站是诺日朗瀑布。从那里，我们步行下山，探索了风景如画的树正沟区域。
下午4点，我们已经走出景区，意犹未尽地回味着这次神奇的体验。九寨沟宛如童话般的仙境，此次之行不仅圆满完成了人生清单中的一项，更带给我们难以忘怀的回忆。在这一天的旅程中，我们深深沉浸于大自然的绝美与震撼之中，感受着它无与伦比的奇妙与宁静。
