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Jiuzhaigou is best known for its splendid multi-level waterfalls and the brilliantly coloured lakes. When the guide told us the Tibetans affectionately call the Jiuzhaigou lakes as “Hai zi”, we thought it was “孩子” or “children”. The correct one is “海子”, which means “sons of sea”.
Nuorilang waterfall / 諾日朗瀑布 – reportedly the widest highland waterfall in China. Glaciers are still seen at the waterfall in March.
The brilliantly coloured lakes are so clear that the bottom is visible even at high depths. This is due to the high concentration of calcium carbonate in the water. The colour variations of the lakes are the results of their depths, surrounding and residues.
Shuzheng waterfall / 树正瀑布 - it may be one of the smallest of waterfalls in Jiuzhaigou valley, but it actually stretches several kilometres!
Apparently, the lake had formed into a glacier in the cold months.
Erhem… the bulky princess look.
The Panda Lake got its name because the natives had seen pandas drinking the water from the lake; but that could had happened a long long time ago. We doubt the wild pandas will still frequent the lake openly in the public in front of so many tourists now!
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it’s really a lovely place!
It was really a beautiful place. Saw my friend’s photo when she went there last year too. But after the recent earthquake, was wondering will it ever be the same again?
Hi Eunice… your c-box is down!
Is that you on the photo? You look absolutely gorgeous girl! You should appear more on your posts. THought that lady in the picture might be your little sister, lolz!
I enjoyed the lake you posted today. It gave me so much peace of mind, except it looks a bit cold.
Heyah, I’ve got another update. Not in Honolulu now, but in another island called Kona. Will be back this week. Don’t forget to leave your comments too!
@Bridge: I thought I looked “bulky” XP. You are right, it was very cold! We had to buy extra coldwear when we were there. Ha! You meant the lady standing beside a rock in the photo? That is my mother! She must be really happy when she knows about it. LOL!
@Piggy: A representative from Jiuzhaigou National Park emailed me the earthquake report of the park which you may like to know on this post ->
http://travelerfolio.com/jiuzhaigou-national-park-earthquake-report/
I was in Sichuan two years ago; it’s a beautiful place, and sad to see those places badly destroyed by the destructive earthquake. Read posts on the Sichuan earthquake here ->
http://travelerfolio.com/places/china/sichuan/
He he.. Yeah , You and your Mom , actually luk like Sisters !!
Anyway , Goddamn Beautiful scenary ! The mountains usually have some “SOUL” in them that u cant find in other tourist locations ! I felt the same when i went to the Himalayas !!
Huhu..really love the water!! Looks like it’s kinda cold there, until u hav to wrap urself tat way!! Hahah..wish I can be there one day~ Thx Eunice, for sharing these!
@KC: My mom is still young, but I am old, so we look like sisters haha! Yeah, the stunning sceneries are beyond words to describe! Tell you, I also saw a long stretch of snow-capped mountain range above the cloud when I was on the plane. It’s amazing.
@Lz: Jiuzhaigou is world famous for its waters! In China, the most beautiful mountain that one should see is Mt. Huangshan; just like the most beautiful place to see waters is Jiuzhaigou.
You may like to read my posts on Mt Huangshan here http://travelerfolio.com/places/china/huangshan/
So nice & beautiful scenery. I luv the mountain & lake view!
Btw, which month u visited this place?
@Anston: I went there in March 06
. Lovely place!
wow! this is such a beautiful place !! how I wish…wish..wish..
it has been years since i’m longing to visit this place. It will cost me, $1500 to get here!
Hopefully this wasn’t affected by the quake.
@freeze: According to the National Park spokesman, Jiuzhaigou is not affected by the quake, but the roads that lead to it could be affected. I have an email from Jiuzhaigou to share with readers here->
http://travelerfolio.com/jiuzhaigou-national-park-earthquake-report/
These photos are really great. Makes me wish to see that places also.
wow… nice waterfalls too and I like the cleared water from the river… seems really good to swim there…..
@arjaeuse: Yes very nice. If you want to see “waters” in China, Jiuzhaigou is the one. Er.. don’t think you can swim there, it’s protected area. There may be wild pandas too!! XD