#Yellow River Jiuqu Diyiwan Travel Recommendations for 2024 (Updated in May)
The Zoige Grassland in summer is a legendary prairie indeed!
Western Sichuan | | Every summer, the vast Zoige Grassland blooms with flowers💐
The green grassland is dotted with wildflowers🌸
It looks like a colorful carpet🌈
Under the clear sky, the Flower Lake🌳
Who understands? It's legendary, right ❓❗
From mid-May each year, various colors of wildflowers on the grassland begin to bloom, and the flowering period lasts until August, with the most flourishing blooms in June⃣ and July⃣.
✨Essential attractions:
1⃣ Zoige Flower Lake
One of China's beautiful wetlands, from June to September, the lake is lush with various plants, and there are leisurely wild ducks swimming on the lake surface, while the lakeside aquatic grass sways in the wind
2⃣ The First Bend of the Yellow River
A true portrayal of 'the sunset and solitary birds flying together, and the autumn water sharing the same color as the sky', where you can witness unique and magnificent natural landscapes, and the sunset is super beautiful!
3⃣ Moon Lake
A lesser-known secret spot in Western Sichuan, personally, I think it's the ceiling of hiking! The air is fresh, cattle and horses are in herds, trees are lush, and the water flows gently, it's really comfortable! Take the chance to visit now before it's developed, while there are few people, everyone must seize the opportunity to go once!
🍜Specialty food
1⃣ Yak meat hot pot: A local specialty, tender meat, generous portions, you can eat very well for 200
2⃣ Tibetan-style hot pot: It has 2 layers, the top is the hot pot, and the bottom is vegetables. It's quite cold at night in the Aba area, so having a Tibetan-style hot pot is very warm and comfortable!
🚗Route recommendations
Day 1: Chengdu—The First Bend of the Yellow River Scenic Area—Tangke
Day 2: Tangke—Zoige Flower Lake—Jiuzhaigou
Day 3: Jiuzhaigou one-day tour—Goukou
Day 4: Goukou—Huanglong—Chengdu
💡6 Tips:
1⃣ The most beautiful time to visit Zoige is from June to August! It's important to check the weather forecast in advance
2⃣ The wind at Flower Lake is strong, so be prepared to keep warm! The UV index is also high, apply more sunscreen!
3⃣ Don't stay up late, maintain your physical strength to enjoy the beautiful scenery
4⃣ Drones are not allowed for photography at Flower Lake! Protecting birds is everyone's responsibility
5⃣ The average altitude of Zoige is 3600 meters, those who are not in good physical condition should prepare for altitude sickness💊
6⃣ There are no shops in the scenic area, so prepare enough water and snacks
DERRICK CHANDLER
Jiuzhaigou, a hidden gem in Western Sichuan, explore a paradise on earth!!
Jiuzhaigou —— This emerald forgotten by God on the Western Sichuan Plateau, with an altitude of over three thousand meters, seems to have a mysterious filter, making people fall in love at first sight, and even more so the second time.
The vast pastures are melodious with the songs of the herdsmen, and the yaks move slowly, as if they have stepped out of an oil painting. Under the blue sky and white clouds, the golden rapeseed fields and the green grasslands weave into nature's most beautiful palette.
The lakes are mirror-like, and the first bend of the Yellow River meanders and flows, sparkling under the sunlight. Being there is like hearing the whispers of time, feeling the tranquility and magnificence.
Camping: Under the starry sky of Jiuzhaigou, the Milky Way hangs across the night sky, with dazzling stars scattered about, offering a truly luxurious wild camping experience, awakening a deep reverence and longing for nature.
Specialty Cuisine: Local specialties such as stone-grilled lamb, butter tea, and barley cakes... each bite is a feast on the taste buds, allowing you to deeply understand the beauty of Tibetan culture through taste.
Travel Tips: Self-driving through the grassland roads offers enchanting scenery along the way, but safety should be a priority, and respect for the local ecological environment is essential to preserve this pristine land.
Jiuzhaigou is not only a visual feast but also a spiritual cleansing. Here, you can escape the noise, embrace nature, and find inner peace and strength. Tags:
Victoria Adams
The unique First Bend of the Yellow River
The unique First Bend of the Yellow River
The First Bend of the Yellow River,
Not only the sunset and the grassland, the fourth stop of the 'Sichuan Aba Tour' is the First Bend of the Yellow River
The First Bend of the Yellow River is located in Tangke Town, Ruoergai County, Aba Prefecture, Sichuan. The high altitude, abundant grasslands, thin air, and large temperature difference here, along with unique natural conditions and local customs, create a different kind of beauty. Here you can see the Yellow River and its tributary, the White River, converge and turn, which is very vast and spectacular.
However, because the location of the scenic area is relatively remote and sparsely populated, there are quite a few things to note when visiting
1. The ticket office of the First Bend of the Yellow River is at the intersection of a Tibetan village, and there are still many Tibetans living in the village. In addition to admiring the beauty of the Yellow River, if time permits, you can also stroll around the village. There are also many temples nearby worth visiting. Remember to respect the customs and habits of the ethnic minority areas when visiting.
2. ▲The First Bend of the Yellow River is at an altitude of 3500 meters to 4000 meters. For those who enter the western Sichuan area for the first time, there will be some altitude sickness, so you need to prepare some medicine.
3. The temperature difference in the location of the scenic area is large. It may be short-sleeved during the day and down jackets at night. We went there in August and put on down jackets at night. Especially on the climbing road of the viewing platform in the scenic area, the cold wind is particularly strong, and you need to wear a good scarf and gloves.
4. There is a certain distance to climb the viewing platform. Although they are all well-built wooden plank roads, because of the high altitude and thin air, if you walk too fast, you will obviously not be able to breathe. It is recommended that those with poor physical strength can spend some money to take the cloud ladder to reach the viewing platform. The ticket price for the cloud ladder is remembered to be 60 yuan.
5. You need to do a good job of sun protection in high-altitude areas. Sun hats, sunscreens, sunglasses, etc. are indispensable. The air is dry and you need to drink more water. Generally, there will be hot water provided in the hotel. The conditions and facilities of the First Bend of the Yellow River Hotel in the scenic area are general, but it is considered very good in that area, and you need to book in advance during the peak season.
WINTER HOWELL
Self-driving in Ruoergai | Travel Guide to the First Bend of the Yellow River
| Travel Guide to the First Bend of the Yellow River. The First Bend of the Yellow River is located in Ruoergai County, Aba Tibetan and Qiang Autonomous Prefecture, Sichuan Province, and is the first canyon that the upper reaches of the Yellow River flows through. The terrain here is flat, the water is clear, and the scenery of the mountains and grasslands on both sides of the canyon is spectacular, known as the 'cradle of the Yellow River'.
Travel Guide:
Self-driving route: Depart from Chengdu, drive along G317 National Road in the northwest direction, continue about 40 kilometers after passing through Ruoergai County, and you will arrive at the First Bend of the Yellow River.
Viewing platform: In the scenic area of the First Bend of the Yellow River, there is a high platform where you can overlook the entire canyon and the beauty of the grassland. It is recommended to plan your time in advance and enjoy the spectacular scenery on the viewing platform.
Play time: It is recommended that tourists stay in the scenic area for 2-3 hours to fully appreciate the beauty of the First Bend of the Yellow River.
Precautions: Since the First Bend of the Yellow River is located in a plateau area, the climate is relatively cold, tourists need to pay attention to keeping warm, and also need to pay attention to protecting the environment and not littering.
Recommended attractions nearby:
Ruoergai Grassland: Not far from the First Bend of the Yellow River, there is a vast grassland - Ruoergai Grassland. The terrain here is flat and the grassland is vast, making it a good place to watch the grassland scenery and experience Tibetan customs.
Hongyuan Moon Bay: Hongyuan Moon Bay is a famous tourist spot in Aba Prefecture, about 60 kilometers away from the First Bend of the Yellow River. There are large swamps and beautiful river views here, making it a good place for photography and leisure.
Flower Lake: Flower Lake is located in the core area of Ruoergai Grassland and is a natural wildlife park and botanical garden. Especially in summer, the scenery is extremely beautiful.
ExplorerEscapades
Depart from Chengdu to Gannan~ The beautiful scenery is on the way
🗓Itinerary:
On the first day of the holiday, depart from Chengdu, the first stop is planned to be Zhagana. Plan to take the Wenma Expressway and then pass through Hongyuan, Aba Tibetan and Qiang Autonomous Prefecture, and Zoige, Aba Tibetan and Qiang Autonomous Prefecture. Although I have taken this route many times, the scenery along the way has never disappointed.
Set off early in the morning, and get on the Duwen Expressway in an hour. After passing Yingxiu, it rained heavily all the way, and the sky was still very gloomy when I arrived in Hongyuan County. Who knew that after having lunch in Hongyuan County at twelve o'clock, the sky suddenly cleared up. The sky after the heavy rain is especially beautiful. The mood is also as open as this vast grassland.
🌟Recommended classic scenic spots along the way:
Hongyuan—Zoige Prairie First Bend of the Yellow River Hongyuan Moon Bay Emei Pond Flower Sea Scenic Area (I went there in June a few years ago, the flowers were in full bloom, there may not be many flowers this season)
Mr. Floy Thiel DDS
The Yellow River turned a big bend in Aba, Sichuan, and it was amazingly beautiful, attracting tourists to flock!
The beautiful scenery is always fascinating and intoxicating. There is such a charming place in Tangke Town, Zoige County, Aba Prefecture, Sichuan.
Saying that "the water of the Yellow River comes from heaven", this "water in the sky" has turned a big bend in Tangke Town, which is amazing. It is a paradise for photographers, and tourists are also swarming.
In the intrinsic impression of the world, the Yellow River is rushing and the water is yellow and turbid. When it comes to Zoige, all imaginations are overthrown. Here, the Yellow River is like a beautiful woman who does not apply fat, pure and bright, as long as the wind is not big, the water surface is like a mirror, clearly reflecting the blue sky and white clouds and the surrounding grasslands and mountains.
This is part of the Yellow River Prairie. The boundless green grass spreads from the hill to the valley, as if it were connected to the ground.
A Tibetan house is dotted on the green hillside, which makes the whole picture of the mood come alive. In such a world, the heart is peaceful.
Living in the grasslands of high altitudes, facing the infinite green and broad world, the minds of the people are also broad, and the habits of local people singing and dancing may have a great relationship with the environment in which they live. .
This is the first bay of the Yellow River in the Jiuqu. You can enjoy the scenic view of the Yellow River through the prairie. At the top of the viewing platform, you can clearly see the geometry of the Yellow River's frequent turns. These curves add to the artistic beauty of the sun. This is a good place to enjoy the sunset. At dusk, the river is golden under the influence of light, and it is awesome with the surrounding scenery. In this situation, I just want to stay in the scenery for a longer time, let the eyes enjoy, let the photographic equipment record more dreamy pictures.
The Yellow River crosses 300 meters in Tangke Town. The Baihe River from Gansu is 400 meters horizontally. The two rivers meet at the top of the Yellow Bay First Bay, and the shape is S-shaped.
This Yellow River is the boundary river between the two provinces, Hedong is Sichuan, and Hexi is Gansu. Here, the Yellow River is like a light fairy, dancing a few times and then turning to Qinghai, the name of the Yellow River First Bay is thus.
Along the path of the boardwalk, the scenery seen in front of the room shows a different beauty, but there are two curved small canals on the green grass, and there are several small yellow houses near the river. It looks like A little foreign.
After dusk, the sky is low in the clouds, and there is a cool tone between the heavens and the earth.
The grassland is full of rain, and the grass grows vigorously. In the low-lying places, some wild grass flowers are blooming in the wind, bringing people a thriving life. The
village is built on a hillside near the flat, with a small area and a small population. It is like a plateau of "Xanadu", with a quiet beauty.
The locals are blessed, living in a beautiful place with a vast expanse of heaven and earth, occupying the right place and the right place.
Standing on the observation deck on the hillside, blowing a refreshing wind on the head, suddenly wanting to sing and sing, singing the beauty, vastness and magnificence of nature.
WUXIPENG.
The world's ninety-nine bends in the Yellow River, the most beautiful natural landscape is the first bend and Hukou Waterfall. These two landscapes are known as the magical map of the Jiuqu Yellow River, which is a large S-shaped curve formed by the Yellow River through these two landscapes, because it resembles the Yin and Yang Taiji diagrams in Zhouyi on the map. Therefore, it is known as. It is similar to the "life cycle" or "sun and moon cycle" doctrine of Tibetan Buddhism ("") and Tibetan Buddhism ("").
Annie..
Looking at the quiet and peaceful nine-curve Yellow River first bend, its character temperament of "the Yellow River West to decide Kunlun, roaring Wanli Touch the Dragon Gate" is hidden, seems to be matching with the vast prairie here, but still can feel The heroic power that rushes into the blood. The surrounding grasslands, the distant mountains, the clouds shining in the sky, such as being in the painting. Extremely far-sighted, the sky is high and the sky is low, and the mountains are like the rolling waves drifting into the distance. Everything looks so empty and magnificent.
JOJO’s wonderful trip.
If you want to kiss the true meaning of the Yellow River First Bay, the fish, and the moon, you have to climb the hillside behind the Soge Tibetan Temple. It is said that it is a hillside. Because it is located at an altitude of 4,000 meters above sea level, it is really difficult to get up, but "not a hero on the top of the mountain." When you get here, you must go up and see. First, try your physical strength and enjoy mountain climbing. Fun; the second is that you can only see the whole picture of the first bay of the Yellow River.
JOJO’s wonderful trip.
The Yellow River gathers the White River and wraps around a 180-degree bend. The ribbon of the fairy floats slowly from the sky. It gently strokes on the edge of Sichuan and turns to Gansu in the northwest. In the green meadows of green grass, the Yellow River is like a virgin, a slender river, a quiet river, not reflected in the sun's reflection, it cuts the meadow into several islands, each of which is as thin as a shuttle. The leaves, connected to each other by the green of the grass, form the spectacular first bay of the Yellow River. In the first bay of the Yellow River, there is a well-known and beautiful legend: "White River is a beautiful girl, the Yellow River is a handsome and handsome boy. Then after he saw the girl of Baihe, he came to the Yellow River not far from the north. This place in the First Bay, then to the place where the Baihe River meets, then took the white river girl away. Our beautiful Baihe girl is integrated into the Yellow River."