Rize Valley

Rize Valley may possess the most attraction part of Jiuzhaigou Valley. From the Nuorilang to virgin forests which is about 18km totally, visitors may be in a fantastic world all the time. Here are all colors of the lakes like a kaleidoscope, like a fairyland tranquil and abstruse, and like a mystic mirror. Here are the waterfalls with the tallest drop, beaches like treasure houses, virgin forests reaching the sky, all in finest arrangements, engendering a strong aesthetic appeal and offering you an exciting experience.

♦ Highlights of Rize Valley
The Nuorilang Falls are situated, at an altitude of 2,365 metres, at the junction of the Zechawa, Rize and Shuzheng valleys. Best viewed from the Shuzheng valley road the 250 metre wide veil of water flows out of the thick shrubs and bushes of Rize Gully to drop 24 metres into a small ravine below the road.

Mirror Lake is so named because of its ability to reflect the images of the surrounding mountains and forests. The Lake was featured in the Zhang Yimou movie Hero. The outflow of "Mirror Lake" is through the "Rize Gully" a travertine ramp of small ponds and natural bonsai trees and bushes that lead directly to one of the great sights of Jiuzhai Valley.

At an elevation of 2,905 metres Swan Lake is surrounded by high rocky cliffs that drop vertically into the lake. The lake takes is name from large numbers of migratory swans that visit it each year.

Panda Lake has an average depth of 14 metres and as its name implies is in the heart of panda country. This area is surrounded by bamboo forests and a mix of deciduous and coniferous woodland. The vivid green color in autumn attracts tourist all over the world.  

Pearl Shoal and Pearl Shoal Falls are best viewed by taking the walkway. This takes visitors across the "Golden Bell Lake" and "Pearl Shoal" down the left side of the falls then across the base of the Falls to "Mirror Lake".

The Virgin Forest will let visitors enter into an original nature world. Here, you will breach the freshest air, step on the fertilized ground, listen to the secret of winds and birds, and be covered by the sunshine.

Recommended Tour: 6 Days Chengdu and Jiuzhaigou Valley Tour (Chengdu-Jiuzhaigou-Chengdu)