Self-driving in Sichuan (Twenty-five): The Charm of Five Flower Lake

At noon on July 6, 2024, we left Panda Lake, walked to the scenic area shuttle bus station, and took the bus to Five Flower Lake Station. The station is quite far from Five Flower Lake, and after getting off the bus, we walked for more than ten minutes to reach the lakeside. Five Flower Lake is located in the center of the Jiuzhaigou tourist area. It is known as the 'Wonder of Jiuzhaigou' and the 'Essence of Jiuzhaigou,' and is a pride of Jiuzhaigou. In the same body of water, Five Flower Lake can display colors such as pale yellow, dark green, deep blue, and navy blue, with a mottled and dazzling array of colors. It is one of the most spectacular spots in Jiuzhaigou, attracting countless tourists and photography enthusiasts. After visiting Five Flower Lake, we split into two groups. Yuanyuan, Mengmeng, and I went to visit Pearl Beach, while the others went directly to Long Lake. At 2 PM, we rested at the Zha Zha Wa Valley Tibetan House on the south side of the Nuorilang Center Station. This is the only place in Jiuzhaigou that offers free water and rest, found by Yuanyuan. It is actually a restaurant, and the owner uses the free water and rest as a lure to attract tourists to dine there. At 3 PM, Yuanyuan went alone to visit Nuorilang Waterfall. At 4 PM, the four people who went to Long Lake returned and also visited Nuorilang Waterfall. At 4:50 PM, we took the bus out of the scenic area together and took a taxi back to the hotel.