Jiuzhaigou, located northwest of Sichuan Province, near the border with Gansu Province, and more than 400 kilometers from Chengdu, is the first nature reserve in China whose main purpose is to protect the natural landscape. Named after the nine Tibetan villages, Jiuzhaigou is listed as a World Natural Heritage by UNESCO and is famous for its “six wonders” – the emerald lake, waterfalls, colorful forests, snowy mountains, Tibetan customs, and blue ice.

The beauty of Jiuzhaigou has been described as “unearthly”: it is rich in animal and plant resources, with a wide variety of species and primeval forests inhabited by more than ten kinds of rare and precious wild animals such as giant pandas; from a distance, the snow-capped peaks stand out; coupled with the cultural landscape composed of the Tibetan wooden buildings, the hanging prayer flags, trestle bridges, mills, Tibetan customs and myths, and legends, makes Jiuzhaigou beautiful in all seasons, like a fairy tale.

April to November is the peak season of Jiuzhaigou tourism. Around April, Jiuzhaigou is covered with red, purple, blue, and yellow flowers. From June to August, it is a good place for summer vacation because the cool climate brought by the high altitude can keep tourists away from the heat. Also, it is the best time to watch the green lakes and waterfalls due to the abundant water supply. October and November see the most brilliant Jiuzhaigou scenery as the forests are dressed in beautiful colors and all reflected in the bright lakes.