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The
main scenic area of Jiuzhaigou (Jiuzhai valley) extends over 50
kilometers. Shuzheng, Rize and Zechawa, three main parts of the scenic
area, shaped as "Y". With an average altitude of 1800 meters,
the terrain slowly elevates from north to south. The main paths and
roads are flat and have been newly paved with asphalt.
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in the lower reaches of Shuzheng Gully, the most ripping lake -
Shuijinggong (Crystal Palace) covers an area of 1000 acre, 40 to 50
meters in depth. In the 10-meter-depth of the center bottom, there is a
milky yellow dyke composed of carbonic acid calcium, looking like a
dragon crouching below the lake. Especially when the wind is blowing
across, the dragon seems to be squirming with the billowing water.
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| Shuanglong
Hai (Twin Dragon Lake) Shuanglong Hai (Twin Dragon Lake) is situated among the bushes below the waterfall of Huohua Hai (Sparking Lake). It was named after two biological calcium dykes, which lurk under the water. Possibly due to the peaceful environment and the blessing of the two huge "dragons", there are many beautiful swans and mandarin ducks full of affection. Lucky visitors may catch the view of ducks swimming in groups and swans dancing in the air. Wolong Hai Wolong Hai (Sleeping Dragon Lake) covers about 61838 square meters, with an altitude of 2215 meters and a depth of 22 meters. Looking below the clear and limpid water, you will notice a milky white dyke of calcium, which looks like a huge dragon lying across the bottom of the lake. When the wind passes over, the dragon seems to squirm, with its scales blinking below the waves. Sometimes, it looks as if it will jump out of the water, but suddenly it may disappear totally. Huohua Hai Huohua Hai (Sparking Lake)
is elevated 2187 meters, with an area of 36352 square meters and depth
of 9 meters deep. The water is blue and clear. When the fog dispersed in
the morning and the sun has risen, there seems a lot of sparks flashing
and twinkling on the lake surface. Sparking Lake, overwhelmed by jade
greens all around, looks like a jadeite dish full of marvelous pearls
and jewels.
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| Shuzheng
Qun Hai Shuzheng Qun Hai (Shu Zheng Lakes) contains many big and small lakes, which extend for about 5 kilometers. With an elevation difference of over 100 meters, the lakes form a stair-like lake group. The water is bright blue and clear. The clay-colored calcium dykes are elegant and refined, with a lot of weeping willows, pines, cypresses and China firs grown on it. Waters of upper lake leap over bushes and trees of the dyke, arousing a lot of white spray and forming many charming water screens. The whole lake group is clearly leveled with blue water and green trees, making visitors wonder whether they have stepped into a world of fairy tales. Shuzheng Water Falls Shu Zheng Falls stretches several kilometers. The 19 small and big lakes as well as the trees and waterfalls will afford you a splendid and magnificent natural view. Laohu Hai Laohu Hai (Tiger Lake) is elevated 2298 meters, directly above Shu Zheng Falls. The profound and peaceful Tiger Lake accumulates great momentum, which bursts out in the vitality and passion of Shuzheng waterfalls. Xiniu Hai With an altitude of 2315 meters and a depth of 12 meters, Xiniu Hai (Rhino Lake) covers an area of over 200 square meters. The Lake is broad and dark blue. The volume of water keeps the same all year round. It was said to that the peaceful Rhino Lake was endowed with mysterious power. In the southern bushes, there is a landing stage, where visitors can see to the north Mount Ce Mo (Goddess Mountain). Rhino Lake is also the only place in Jiu Zhai Gou that provides boat-renting service to travelers. Nuorilang Waterfall Nuorilang Waterfall is elevated about 2365 meters. Being 32 meters wide and 25 meters high, it is one of China's largest calcium falls. The name of Nuorilang means magnificent and splendid in Tibetan language. It is famed for its broadness and grandeur. When the sun is shining, you will be enchanted by the magic and gorgeous rainbows above. |
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| Walk to the
southwest of Nuorilang waterfall, you will reach Rize Gully,
where scenic spots are thickly distributed. The exciting and astonishing
sights include: Zhenzhu Tan (Pearl Shoal), Jinling Hai (Golden Bell
Lake), Kongque Hai (Peacock Lake), Wuhua Hai (Five Flower Lake), Jianzhu
Hai etc. Passing over the reserve station of Rize and crossing over the
2950-meter-high Tiane Hai (Swan Lake) and Fangcao Hai (Grass Lake), you
will come to the end of the 16-kilometer-long mountain road after
climbing up to the lofty precipice named Jianyan (Sword Cliff). Compared
with the delicacy of Shuzheng Lakes and the charming view of Norilang
scenic spots, the scenic sights of the hardly traversed Sword Cliff
region is of more simplicity, more wild nature and more primeval
tranquility. It seems that you have suddenly passed through the
time-space continuum, and stepped into the time immemorial. Jing Hai Jing Hai (Mirror Lake) is surrounded by precipitous cliffs covered with dense forests, which have remarkable multi-layers. Every time the sun breaks the rosy dawn, the lake looks exactly like a plane mirror, which reflects clearly all around: blue sky, white clouds, distant mountains and trees nearby. It is really a gorgeous view. Mirror Lake also features the magic view of "fishes swimming in the air and birds flying at the bottom of the lake." In the bank of the lake, there is a long cane with the thick of a bowl. It closely climbs up a towering old tree. The two depend upon each other and will never separate apart. So people gave Mirror Lake another romantic name: Park of Love. Zhenzhu Tan Zhenzhu Tan (Pearl Shoal)
is elevated 2433
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| Xiongmao
Hai (Panda Lake) With an altitude of 2587 meters, Xiongmao Hai (Panda Lake) is 14 meters deep, with an area of 90,000 square meters. This is also the haunting place of giant pandas. The rocks on the bank have special veins. Down in the water, there is a white rock with several black veins, looking exactly like a giant panda. Jianzhu Hai Jianzhu Hai (Bamboo Lake, this bamboo is special for Giant Panda) is elevated 2618 meters. It is 6 meters deep, and covers an area of 170 thousand square meters. In the bank of the lake, bamboo is evergreen and firs are standing erect. Reflected in the Lake are the undulating hills and swaying bamboo. Even in the severe cold winters, the Lake is still glistening and full of vitality. Tiane Hai Tiane Hai (Swan Lake) is a semi-marsh lake with an altitude of 2905 meters. In the broad lake, there grow kinds of plants: green grasses, wild flowers etc. A flow of clear water winds through the swamp. Swans and wild ducks pay their frequent calls here. Fangcao
Hai South from Norilang Waterfall, Jiuzhaigou is divided into two parts. Extending toward the south is Zechawa Gully, with a length of about 17.8 kilometers. Walking along Zechawa Gully, you can enjoy scenic spots like Jijie Hai (Seasonal Lake), Wucai Chi (Five Color Pond), and you will end you journey at Chang Hai (Long Lake) with an altitude of 3100 meters. |
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Wucai Chi With an altitude of 2995 meters, Wucai Chi (Five Color Pond) covers an area of 5645 square meters, with a depth of 6.6 meters. It is situated below Chang Hai (Long Sea)and deeply hidden among high-elevated forests. Wucai Chi (Five Color Pond), the quintessence of the whole Jiu Zhai Gou, is full of aquatic biological groups, such as sponges, algae, and ferns etc. In addition, there are many herbs like reeds and bushes grown in the pond. Because different plants in the pond contain different percent of chlorophyll, they present different colors in the water with high consistence of calcium carbonate. Within the pond mix patches of different colors: light green, milky white, bright yellow and pale blue. Visitors can take a superb view of the surpassingly beautiful pond. Shangjijie Hai and Xiajijie Hai Shangjijie Hai (Upper Seasonal Lake) is situated in a lush and luxuriant cal, while Xiajijie Hai (Lower Seasonal Lake) is closely next to Wucai Chi (Five Color Pond). Volume of the two lakes varies timely: sometimes overflowing, and sometimes dried up. In rainy autumns, the water is rising, with a color of bright blue while turn glossy green in summers. In winters, they run dry, and throughout the bed grow up many grasses, making the lakes excellent pasture beaches. Precious plant - Ruoxiwichi, grows here in winters. Chang Hai Chang Hai (Long Lake) has an average altitude of 3060 meters, with a maximum of 4457 meters. It originates from the deep rounding ranges of mountains. Extending about 8 kilometers from north to south and 4.4 kilometers from east to west, it covers an area of about 2 million square meters. It is the largest and highest lake in Jiu Zhai Gou. Opposite to the lake, snow-capped mountains are all elevated about 4000 to 5000 meters, with typical glacier landscapes of cirques, U-shaped valley etc. In spring and autumn, Long Sea is more fantastic: the reflection of flowers clustering around the ice-covered peaks in the water and the scenery of yellow leaves and red maples grown round the lake. Another spectacle is that water neither brims over the bank in the rainy summer and fall nor never runs dry in the winter and spring. Local Tibetan people praise it as "a precious gourd that will never be poured full or dried up." At the time of bitter winters, the lake is frozen over with a depth of 60 cm. |
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