Jiuzhaigou in Autumn is a Must-See!

This is my third time visiting Jiuzhaigou, and I finally got to see its stunning autumn scenery! Here's a comprehensive guide to Jiuzhaigou (including attractions, accommodation, and transportation). Jiuzhaigou Attractions The map of Jiuzhaigou is Y-shaped, and can be divided into the left, right, and middle lines. This season, I recommend visiting the left line first: Long Lake → Five-Color Pond. Then visit the right line: Arrow Bamboo Lake (a must-see) → Panda Lake → Five-Flower Lake (a must-see, the colorful forest here is stunning in the sunlight) → Pearl Shoal Waterfall → Mirror Lake. The reason for visiting the left line first is that the sunlight is better from 12:00 pm to 3:00 pm, and the scenery is more beautiful. The right line is also more interesting. After visiting the right line, head to the exit via the middle line: Nuorilang Waterfall Viewing Platform (a must-see) → Rhinoceros Lake → Tiger Lake → Shuzheng Waterfall Viewing Platform (a must-see) → Spark Lake → Double Dragon Lake → Reed Lake (a must-see, but you need to walk a short distance, it's worth it) → Bonsai Shoal → Exit. Take a High-Speed Train from Chengdu to Jiuzhaigou You can choose from [Chengdu East - Songpan Station], [Chengdu East - Huanglong Jiuzhai Station], or [Chengdu East - Huangshengguan Station]. After arriving, transfer to a bus, business car, or taxi to Jiuzhaigou Scenic Area (or a hotel near the entrance). The high-speed train takes about 1.5–2 hours, the bus takes 1.5–2 hours, and the total journey takes 3–4 hours. Hotels and Getting to the Scenic Area Entrance I recommend staying near the entrance, there are usually taxis waiting outside the hotel. The cost to the entrance is about CNY 10–30 depending on the distance, if the hotel is close you can walk. Bus and Business Car Tickets You can buy bus or business car tickets on various travel platforms, the prices are similar. After buying a ticket, a driver will usually contact you, and there are vehicles for each high-speed train, so you don't need to worry about missing the bus.