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Jiuzhaigou Valley
 
Jiuzhaigou-Huanglong Scenic Zone

Jiuzhaigou is situated at the foot of the section of the Minshan mountain range in Jiuzhai County, Aba Tibetan and Qiang Autonomous Prefecture of Sichuan Province. With elevation of 2,000-4,000 meters, it is one of the branch gullies at the source of the Jialing river of the Changjiang river system.

Jiuzhaigou (Nine Village Gully) derives its name from the nine villages in the gully. Its main attractions are alpine lakes and waterfalls, as a scenic area. Jiuzhaigou is well-known for its lakes, waterfalls, beaches, rivers, snowy mountain peaks, forests and local Tibetan customs. It is honored as "fairy-land on earth" and "fairy tale world" for its unique primeval beauty, different scenes in different seasons, rich animal and plant resources. It was approved to be one of the world natural heritages by the UNESCO in the year 1992.

With an area of 720 square kilometers, it consists of 3 gullies. Altogether has 118 alpine lakes, 17 waterfalls and several beaches.

Jiuzhaigou has temperate monsoon climate. It is cool in summer and there is no bitter wind in winter. With fresh air and bright sunshine, Jiuzhaigou is an ideal place for tourists, sightseers and holiday-makers.

Huanglong (Yellow Dragon) located in the virgin forests of the northwest tableland of Sichuan province, This scenic spot is known as "the heavenly scenery on earth",. The clear snow-broth flowing down from the high, far snowy mountain forms clear, shallow and sparkling pools with a tier upon tier. The pools surrounded by dark green forests set off snow-white ice peaks and reflect a riot of colour all over the place. It is such surpassing beautiful landscapes that visitors seemed to have entered a dream-state and a fairyland. Huanglong Scenic Spot and Jiuzhaigou Scenic Spot are extremely fascinating bright pearls on the northwest highland.

 

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