There are two minor attractions along the way to Chuanzhusi - Ganhaizi Lake and Fairy Pool. Ganhaizi Lake is about 18 kilometers (11 miles) away from Jiuzhaigou Valley and Fairy Pool Scenic Area is about 45 kilometers (28 miles) away from Ganhaizi Lake. These two attractions feature pure, tranquil waters, lush forests, and lofty mountains. Rare animals often appear in the Fairy Pool Scenic Area. The virgin forest there is an ideal living environment for giant pandas, golden monkeys, and Tibetan antelopes.
Songpan Ancient Town
Songpan Ancient Town
Songpan County is an ancient Tibetan town favored by some foreign visitors because they can explore this wonderful area on horseback. It is easy to find a caravan in this small county. Shunjiang Horse Trek Company, located near the city gate of Songpan Ancient Town, is a good choice, offering each tourist a horse and a guide. Most horse companys' guides can speak some English. Several tour lines depart from there to places like Huanglong, Xuebaoding Mountain and Mounigou Valley.
Mounigou Valley is the southwest of Songpan County, with an elevation between 2,880 meters (9,450 feet) and 4,070 meters (13,350 feet). It has two scenic spots - Zhaga Waterfalls and Erdaohai Lake. The latter can only be reached on horseback.
The lofty Four Maiden's Mountain, Bipeng Valley, and Miyaluo Scenic Area are located on the way from Jiuzhaigou to Chengdu.
In summary, the trip to Jiuzhaigou will be a feast for the senses, and a memory to be treasured.
|