Back from Jiuzhaigou, and I really don't recommend going, because... you won't want to come back.

✨Jiuzhaigou Wonderland Guide | The Ultimate Four-Season Travel Guide (2023 Edition)✨ This is the "Heavenly Pool on Earth," a filming location for *Journey to the West*, and a shining pearl of World Natural Heritage. After earthquake restoration, Jiuzhaigou has reappeared with a more scientific ecological protection system, showcasing its turquoise forests and waters. This guide includes the latest open areas, tips to avoid pitfalls, and exclusive photo spots, helping you navigate this fairy-tale world! 📌 Before You Go (⭐=Importance Level) ✅ Documents: ID card + Health Code (⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️) ✅ Clothing: Waterproof hiking shoes + jacket (average daily temperature difference of 15°C) ✅ Sun Protection: SPF50+ sunscreen + sunglasses (super strong UV index!) ✅ Medicine: Altitude sickness medication + motion sickness patches (mountain roads with 88 bends) ✅ Restrictions: Drones are prohibited! No pets allowed. 🗺 New Tour Route (with scenic area map) 🔥 Recommended Route: Arrow Bamboo Lake (morning mist) → Panda Lake (blue ice) → Five Flower Lake (prime viewing platform) → Pearl Shoal Waterfall (*Journey to the West* filming location) → Nuorilang Transfer Station (lunch) 💡 Hidden Route: Long Lake → Five Color Pool (only open during walking trail hours) 🚌 Transportation Guide ▫️Chengdu Xinnanmen Bus Station: Two direct buses at 8:00/9:00 (8h journey) ▫️Jiuzhai Huanglong Airport → Scenic Area: 1.5h drive (recommended carpool 60 yuan/person) ⚠️Note: During peak season, the scenic area sightseeing bus starts at 7:30, with the last bus at 18:00. 📸 Six Must-See Photo Spots 1️⃣ Mirror Lake Reflection (arrive before 8:00) 2️⃣ Five Flower Lake Peacock River Channel (afternoon for best lighting) 3️⃣ Shuzheng Lakes Panoramic View (second floor of the viewing platform) 4️⃣ Nuorilang Waterfall Rainbow (after rain clears) 5️⃣ Long Lake Snow Peaks (winter only) 6️⃣ Reed Lake Jade Belt River (1.6km along the walking trail) 🏡 Accommodation Guide ▪️Hotels at the entrance: InterContinental/Hilton (with floor heating) ▪️Tibetan guesthouses: Zhaxi Tibetan Post House (experience making butter tea) ‼️Avoid: Don't choose accommodation in "Jiuzhaigou County," it's 40km from the scenic area! 🍜 Food Recommendations and Warnings ❤️Recommended: Tibetan hot pot, barley cakes, yak yogurt 💣Avoid: Sausages in the scenic area (prone to spoilage), so-called "wild mushroom soup" 💡 In-Depth Experiences ▶️ Tibetan and Qiang Cultural Show (*Jiuzhaigou Millennium Love* 19:30 show) ▶️ Primeval Forest Hike (with professional guide) ▶️ Stargazing (recommended at Long Lake) ⚠️ Special Reminders ❶ Daily limit of 41,000 visitors (book online 3 days in advance) ❷ Sightseeing bus requires separate purchase (90 yuan/person, half price for children) ❸ Drones require prior registration (only allowed in designated areas) ❹ Some walking trails are closed from November to March (check the official website for announcements) 🌈Seasonal Highlights Preview: Spring (April-June): Alpine azalea blooms Summer (July-August): Cool escape at 25°C Autumn (September-October): Colorful forest and red leaves festival Winter (November-March): Blue ice season + Tibetan New Year 📢 Environmental Protection Initiative: Please use biodegradable raincoats (disposable rain gear is prohibited in the scenic area), and bring your own water bottle (drinking water is available throughout the scenic area). Set off with this guide! When the calcified beaches shimmer in the sunlight, and the emerald lakes and cascading waterfalls play a symphony of nature, you'll understand why they say, "Once you've seen Jiuzhaigou, you've seen the best water." For more real-time information, please follow the official "Jiuzhaigou" public account.