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Explore the turquoise lakes and tiered waterfalls of China’s premier nature reserve.

Cascading travertine terraces filled with vibrant turquoise water, surrounded by bare trees and white mineral deposits.

Jiuzhaigou & Huanglong in One Trip: 4–5 Day Sichuan Nature Itinerary

If you are searching for China's most surreal alpine landscapes, combining the turquoise lakes of Jiuzhaigou with the travertine terraces [...]

A clear, turquoise lake reflects snow-capped mountains, evergreen trees, and vibrant autumn foliage including red and yellow leaves, under a bright blue sky with scattered clouds.

Jiuzhaigou National Park: A Logistics Guide for the New High-Speed Rail

For years, reaching the turquoise lakes and cascading waterfalls of northern Sichuan meant enduring a grueling, stomach-churning eight-hour bus ride [...]

The breathtaking turquoise waters of Five Flower Lake in Jiuzhaigou National Park, China, show submerged tree branches covered in moss. The crystal-clear water reflects the vibrant blue sky with scattered white clouds. The lake is surrounded by a dense forest on steep mountainsides, displaying a mix of evergreen pines and deciduous trees with autumn foliage in shades of orange and yellow. A wooden boardwalk with tourists walking along it is visible on the left bank, and snow-capped mountains rise in the distance under a bright sunny sky.

Jiuzhaigou or Huanglong? How to Choose and Plan Your Sichuan Fairyland Trip

Sichuan Province is home to two of the most spectacular UNESCO World Heritage sites in China: Jiuzhaigou Valley and Huanglong [...]