Jiuzhaigou Valley(2 days $140)-World Heritage Site

Plane to Chengdu(not included in cost):

Chengdu, the capital of Sichuan province in southwestern China, is served by two major international airports: Chengdu Shuangliu International Airport (CTU) and Chengdu Tianfu International Airport (TFU).

Chengdu to Jouzhaigou:

High-Speed Train:

• Route: Chengdu East Railway Station to Huanglongjiuzhai Railway Station.

• Duration: Approximately 2 hours by train, followed by a 2-hour bus ride to Jiuzhaigou National Park.

• Cost: Train tickets range from ¥128 to ¥225, depending on the class.

The bus from Huanglongjiuzhai Station to Jiuzhaigou:

costs around ¥51.

Jiuzhaigou National Park Entrance Fees:

• Peak Season (April 1 to November 15):

• Entrance Ticket: ¥220 per person.

• Sightseeing Bus: ¥90 per person.

• Off-Peak Season (November 16 to March 31):

• Entrance Ticket: ¥80 per person.

• Sightseeing Bus: ¥90 per person.

Accommodation:

• Range: Budget accommodations start around ¥200 per night, while mid-range hotels range from ¥400 to ¥800 per night.

Total Estimated Costs per Person:

• High-Speed Train Option (Peak Season):

• Transportation: ¥179 (train) + ¥51 (bus) = ¥230.

• Park Fees: ¥220 (entrance) + ¥90 (bus) = ¥310.

• Accommodation (2 nights): ¥400.

• Meals (2 days): ¥100.

• **Total: Approximately ¥1,040. About $140.

Jiuzhaigou Valley, located in Sichuan Province, is a breathtaking natural reserve known for its multicolored lakes, waterfalls, snow-capped peaks, and dense forests.

It takes 2 days to explore Jiuzhaigou, a stunning 720-square-kilometer area—roughly the size of New York City’s five boroughs combined—filled with colorful lakes, waterfalls, and breathtaking landscapes.

Jiuzhaigou was inscribed as a UNESCO World Heritage Site in 1992.