I gave up Dali for this place

✨ This place has colorful lakes, cascading waterfalls, and snow-capped mountains. Whether you are hiking or just sitting and enjoying the view, every step is like a dream. You won't want to blink! 🌈 📅 Best time to visit 🍁 Fall (Sep–Nov): Red leaves and blue water make for a stunning view ❄️ Winter (Dec–Feb): A snow-covered fairy tale world with fewer tourists 🛬 How to get there ✈️ By air: Fly to Jiuzhai Huanglong Airport, about 88 km from the scenic area 🚗 By bus: From Chengdu, about 6–8 hours 🚕 By car: Suitable for groups, more flexible 🏨 Accommodation recommendations 🛏️ Inside the scenic area: Convenient for early entry, but limited options and higher prices 🏕️ Zhangzha Town: Various hotels, convenient transportation, good value for money 🌟 Recommended: Stay in a guesthouse with a balcony for a beautiful sunrise 🎟️ Ticket information 💰 Peak season (Apr–Nov): About CNY 220/person 💰 Off season (Dec–Mar): About CNY 80/person 🚌 Sightseeing bus ticket: Required, about CNY 90/person 📱 Tip: Book tickets online in advance to save time and effort 🌈 Must-see attractions 1️⃣ Five Flower Lake 🌊 ⭐ The most colorful lake, like a dream 📸 Best time for photos: Before 10 am 2️⃣ Long Lake 🏔️ ⭐ The largest alpine lake in Jiuzhaigou, backed by snow-capped mountains 🍂 Best in fall and winter, with mirror-like water 3️⃣ Nuorilang Waterfall 🌊 ⭐ Water flows like a galaxy, spectacular 🚶‍♂️ Walkways around the waterfall, great for photos 4️⃣ Mirror Lake 🪞 ⭐ Mirror-like water, clear reflections 🌄 Best time for photos: Early morning 🍴 Food recommendations 🍢 Yak skewers: Tender and juicy, unique flavor 🥔 Potato cake: Crispy and sweet, local snack 🍵 Barley wine: Try a little to experience Tibetan culture 🍜 Buckwheat noodles: Hot and delicious, warms you up 🛍️ Souvenirs 🎁 Tibetan crafts: Colorful bracelets, pendants 🎁 Dried yak meat: Great gift 🎁 Tibetan medicine and herbal skincare: Such as rhodiola cream 🧳 Travel tips ✅ Essentials: Comfortable shoes, warm clothes, sunscreen ✅ Notes: Respect Tibetan culture, don't litter ✅ Altitude sickness: Acclimate in advance, bring medicine