What should I bring when traveling to Jiuzhaigou? Is the Senior Citizen Card useful for buying tickets in Jiuzhaigou?

Contents of this article

1. Introduction to Jiuzhaigou Scenic Spots

2. What to bring when traveling to Jiuzhaigou

3. Is the Senior Citizens’ Discount Card valid for buying tickets to Jiuzhaigou?

4. Which snow-capped mountain is closest to Jiuzhaigou?

Jiuzhaigou Scenic Spots Introduction

1. Mulan Mountain, located in the northern part of Huangpi District, Wuhan City, is a national 5A-level tourist attraction. Its main peak, Qisi Peak, is 582.1 meters above sea level. It is one of the highest peaks in the southern foot of Dabie Mountain. The forest area is 373 hectares and the forest area is 2,000 hectares. The entire scenic area is divided into four areas: the ancient village area, the stone scenic area, the flower garden area, and the villa area;

2. Reed Sea, with an altitude of 2,140 meters and a total length of 2.2 kilometers, is a semi-swamp lake with dense reeds, flying water birds, clear streams, ripples and green, winding through the sky, creating a wonderful marshland scenery;

3. Sparkling Lake, also known as Sparkling Pool, is 2,187 meters above sea level and 9 meters deep. It is located between Shuanglong Lake and Wolong Lake in Jiuzhaigou, Aba Prefecture, Sichuan Province. The azure water is as smooth as a mirror. The lake is surrounded by dense forests. The lake is hidden in the emerald green, like a crystal clear jadeite.

4. Shuzheng Waterfall: The waterfall is 2,295 meters above sea level, 25 meters high and 72 meters wide at the top. It is the unknown sea water rushing along the lake embankment, which is divided into thousands of water beams by the trees in the water and converges to the top of Shuzheng Waterfall.

What to bring when traveling to Jiuzhaigou

1. Jackets. Jiuzhaigou has a large altitude difference. The actual temperature at the highest altitude point will be lower than the temperature in the weather forecast, especially on rainy days. Try to wear clothes that are easy to add or remove. Jackets can cope with the unpredictable weather in the plateau area.

2. Waterproof shoes. Jiuzhaigou has a long plank road, so you must wear a pair of comfortable shoes. Hiking on the plank road may involve wading, so it is best to prepare a pair of waterproof shoes.

3. Sun hat and sunscreen. The scenic area has strong sunlight and strong ultraviolet rays. If you are outdoors for a long time, please wear a sun hat and apply sunscreen to protect your skin.

4. Commonly used medicines. Jiuzhaigou is at an altitude of 2,000 to 3,000 meters. The elderly and the infirm should prepare commonly used medicines, preferably Rhodiola rosea, and small oxygen cylinders.

Is the Senior Citizen Card valid for buying tickets at Jiuzhaigou?

Jiuzhaigou Scenic Area implements a half-price ticket policy for seniors aged 60 to 70, and sightseeing bus tickets need to be purchased separately.

Those who enjoy the Jiuzhaigou ticket discount include active military personnel, the disabled, seniors over 60 years old and students. They must present valid ID to purchase the discounted tickets.

Who can enjoy free tickets to Jiuzhaigou:

1. Children under 1.30 meters in height are free of admission and bus tickets.

2. Active disabled military personnel and retired cadres are exempt from ticket purchase with valid ID.

Jiuzhaigou is a world natural heritage, a national key scenic spot, a national 5A tourist attraction, a national nature reserve, a national geological park, and a member of the World Biosphere Reserve Network. It is China's first nature reserve whose main purpose is to protect natural scenery.

Which snow mountain is closest to Jiuzhaigou?

The most famous snow-capped mountain near Jiuzhaigou is Xuebaoding.

Xuebaoding is located in the southern section of Minshan Mountain, which stretches from north to south. It is the highest peak of Minshan Mountain. Xuebaoding is located in Songpan County, Aba Tibetan Autonomous Prefecture. Xuebaoding, the main peak of Minshan Mountain, is one of the seven sacred mountains of Bonpo religion in Tibetan area. In Tibetan, it means "Xiaxudongri", which means the conch mountain in the east. Xuebaoding is also called Xuebaoding, and the ancients called it Xuelan Mountain.

The snow line of Xuebaoding is about 4,700 meters high, and the main part of the mountain is made of Carboniferous limestone. Around 4,500 meters is the alpine meadow area, and below 4,000 meters is dense primeval forest and shrub forest. The mountain area is rich in precious medicinal materials such as snow lotus and fritillaria, and the forest is also the activity place of giant pandas and golden monkeys. There are many alpine lakes here, and each has its own charm. On the north side of the mountain is the Huanglong Scenic Area, which is 7.5 kilometers long and 1.5 kilometers wide. The natural landscape is particularly unique and is known as the "Yaochi on Earth".

Xuebaoding Scenic Area has magnificent modern glaciers and several glacial dammed lakes. It is not only the watershed between the Minjiang River and the Fujiang River, but also the source of the two rivers. In addition to enjoying the scenery of the glaciers, you can also feel the piety of the Tibetan people's religious beliefs and experience the fun of hiking and climbing snow-capped peaks. Its main attractions include: Xuebaoding, Xueshanliang, Xuefeng Pilgrimage, Guanyin Waterfall, and Huanglong Glacier.