Best time to visit Jiuzhaigou

Jiuzhaigou, also known as Jiuzhai Valley, is one of the most famous attractions in Sichuan Province, China. The most beautiful period of Jiuzhaigou is autumn, from September to November. At this time, the leaves at Jiuzhaigou are colorful, and Jiuzhaigou is the paradise for photography lovers. According to the operation of the high-speed rail from Chengdu to Huanglong Jiuzhai, the transportation is more convenient between Chengdu and Jiuzhaigou. And Jiuzhaigou is also beautiful in spring, summer and winter.

 

Tips on Jiuzhaigou Accommodation

Because this is a remote place, the food there is much more expensive than other places, because everything is transferred from other areas. In the peak season, the accommodation is really hard to find, outside the valley lie lot of hotels and hostel, you can find one for your budget. Remember tourists are prohibited camping in the valley.

 

Spring: Vibrant

Weather: cold, cool

Crowds: fewer crowds

Spring of Jiuzhaigou is still cold or cool with fewer crowds. During this time, the pink peach blossoms adds more beauty to the Jiuzhaigou. Jiuzhaigou in spring is not crowded, and it is quiet and picturesque.

As spring approaches, rivers are swelling. Water is turning semi-crystal with one part frozen yet another flowing. Wilding flowers blossom and spread across the mountains. Soft and languid sunshine sprinkle all over the lakes and play with the shining blue waves joyously.

What to wear in spring: Early spring Jiuzhaigou (in March) is in a snow-melting period, the slipper road asks tourists to carry slif-proofing shoes and thick clothes at that time. It is not cold in Jiuzhaigou spring, but the ultraviolet radiation is strong.
 

Summer: Ideal Paradise for Avoiding the Heat

Weather: cool

Crowds: Crowded

Jiuzhaigou in summer is cool, which is the paradise for people who want to avoid the heat. Please note that July to August is the peak season because of the school’s vacation. If you plan to visit Jiuzhaigou in July and August, please reserve the tickets and accommodation in advance. Summer is the rainy season of Jiuzhaigou, please take umbrella with you while traveling to Jiuzhaigou.
 

Summer in Jiuzhaigou (Jun- Aug) is colored by green. The mountains, the trees, the rivers are range from light green to deep green. During this time, Jiuzhaigou is in the rainy season.

Summer is a best time to take photos after rains. So don’t worry about this weather. It does not last for a long time since the summer days are always sunny.

What to wear in summer: Jiuzhaigou is not hot in summer except those places blazed down by sun. So packing T-shirts, dusts coat and jeans and your summer clothes. It is nice and cool during early morning and evening, so a dust coat is a wise decision too. For the summer days, you could not miss your sunglasses, sunbonnet, sun lotion and umbrella.
 

Autumn: Most Beautiful Jiuzhaigou with Colorful Leaves

Weather: cool

Crowds: crowded

Jiuzhaigou in autumn is cool and beautiful, full of domestic and foreign visitors. Autumn(September to November) is the most beautiful period of Jiuzhaigou. Scene of Jiuzhaigou in autumn is as beautiful as an oil painting. With so many tourists in autumn, please reserve the tickets and accommodation in advance if you plan to visit Jiuzhaigou in autumn.

Autumn in Jiuzhaigou (Sep - Nov) is cool and colorful. Without only yellow leaves in autumn, the colorful tress reflected on the lakes make Jiuzhaigou as a fairy land on the earth. Also the good weather in the whole period ensures you will have a joyful Jiuzhaigou tour.

What to wear in autumn: The temperature changes quickly from daytimes to nights. After October, the soil becomes frozen. Sweaters and thick coats are necessary in this season.

The red maple leaves reflect with the green and blue water. While the clean sky offers you a beautiful background to take photos.

Winter: Slient and Mysterious

Weather: cold

Crowds: fewer crowds

Jiuzhaigou in winter is cold and beautiful when it is covered with the snow. During this period, Jiuzhaigou is a white world with everything here covered with snow, silent and mysterious. If you plan to travel to Jiuzhaigou in winter, please pay attention to keep warm and your safety.

Winter in Jiuzhaigou (Dec - Feb) is cold since it is located in a comparative remote area. It is a place with annual snowy time.

When travel to Jiuzhaigou in winter, be careful about the extremely cold weather. You can see a snowy land without any modern interruption.

It is a relative low season to travel Jiuzhaigou, so you can save money if you go there in winter. But sometimes, the frustrating flight canceled situation may be occurred because of the snow weather.

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