Jiu Zhai Gou , Chengdu
Jiu Zhai Gou Valley is said that this place was formed after an earthquake happened long before. The beautiful lakes were a product of a natural disaster.
According to chinatravelguide, “Jiuzhaigou Valley is located in Nanping County, 450 kilometers (about 280 miles) to the north of Chengdu City. Its name is due to the existence of nine stockaded villages of Tibetan origin, and it is always regarded as a holy mountain and watercourse by the Tibetan people.”
It was a long ride from the city Chengdu. We stayed in 3-4 hotels if I remember correctly. The first one was good but as you go nearer to Jiu Zhai Gou, the quality of the hotels deteriorate.
Our third day, we reach the valley and enjoyed a whole day there. This is such a marvel..it was like heaven on earth. The beauty of nature is beyond words to describe. You can just imagine nature at it’s finest…the whole scenery..breathtaking, wonderful!
The only downside of it is the hotels you will stay in is overly expensive but not worth it. I saw one nice hotel, Sheraton, but we weren’t able to stay there because we took a travel package tour. Since there are few hotels available because of the proximity from the city, you will have to bear and sacrifice for the sake of the beautiful sights.
For the food, if you’re a vegetarian, you’ll love the variety of vegetable meals they serve. The comfort room (WC) was not at all comfortable. For girls, it means squatting if you can bare to see some unsightly things.
But overall, I still enjoyed the trip, it was all worth it!
January 18th, 2008 at 2:41 pm
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March 6th, 2008 at 1:35 pm
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May 15th, 2008 at 2:59 am
The roads from Chengdu to Jiuzhaigou are blocked due to the earthquake of 12th May 2008 and are expected to remain that way for some time. The best way to get to Jiuzhaigou is to fly although the government has warned against any unnecessary travel to the whole region for the moment. Flight schedules have been affected.
Jiuzhaigou did not experience any significant damage during the earthquake. No hotels or businesses appear to have been damaged. Mobile phone and internet connections are still working but some businesses remain cut off from electricity at the moment. Many businesses have generators however.
Inside Jiuzhaigou National Park there have been no rock slides or land slips. Some rocks did fall from the cliffs during the big earthquake but no injuries or significant damage have been reported.
The scenery in the park is spectacular at the moment. All the trees are green, wild flowers are in bloom and the sun is shining. I suggest contacting the park and/or your travel agent for latest reports on Jiuzhaigou.