Jiuzhai Trip: Immerse in Rich Tibetan-Qiang Ethnic Atmosphere and Experience the Enduring Romance of Jiuzhai's Eternal Love
The May Day holiday is coming soon, and my long-awaited trip to Aba Prefecture in Sichuan has finally come true. In Jiuzhaigou, there are two snow-capped mountains, Semo and Dage, whose love story has been sung for centuries.
The Jiuzhai Eternal Love Scenic Area is a large theme park in Jiuzhaigou, a living Tibetan-Qiang ancient city, and the cultural center of Jiuzhai as well as an ideal destination for night tours. Adjacent to the Jiuzhaigou Scenic Area, the ancient city features attractions such as the Semo Goddess statue, Tibetan watchtowers, the Thousand Buddha Cave, and West Sichuan Street, offering you an authentic Tibetan-Qiang experience. When traveling to Jiuzhaigou during the holiday, you must visit Jiuzhai Eternal Love. Detailed tips and show content are provided below.
[Entertainment Shows Full of Attractive Performers]
Within the Jiuzhai Eternal Love Scenic Area, performances like "Tusi Recruiting a Son-in-Law," "Guozhuang Carnival," and "Pandas Playing Mahjong" are splendid. Stepping into Jiuzhai Eternal Love is like embarking on a fantastic time-travel journey. First, enter through the gate in Qiang-Tibetan architectural style, leading to the grand and magnificent visitor center, which also serves as the entrance and exit for ticket checking. Besides providing visitor services, the entire hall tells the past and present of the entire Songcheng Eternal Love, showcasing the stories behind the scenes of Songcheng performances. If interested, you can stop and watch.
After entering the park through the visitor center ticket gate, a large ethnic mural with exotic styles appears before you. The pool and fountain in front is the first interactive online-famous experience—the Shouting Spring. Many visitors come here to compete, seeing who can shout louder, which is very amusing.
On both sides of West Sichuan Street, there are many shops selling food, candies, ceramics, clothing, etc. The classical and elegant alleys hide many unforgettable little surprises.
Behind the huge statue of Semo, there is a Thousand Buddha Cave with many Buddha statues in various expressions, solemn and kind.
Snowy Tibetan sounds—a series of classic and melodious Tibetan-Qiang music plays in the ears, making the ethnic atmosphere even stronger.
Everyone knows there are two things famous nationwide in Sichuan: one is the adorable giant panda, and the other is playing mahjong. Sichuanese love playing mahjong. Here, pandas play mahjong, and they need a fourth player—come join the game.
"Magical Jiuzhai" is a once-popular song that tells the most touching story of Jiuzhaigou. As the music plays again in this magical place, it feels even more familiar and pleasing.
The Folk Show and China-Chic Flash Mob is an interactive experience suitable for all ages, full of youthful enthusiasm. With wonderful dances and distinctive costumes, people gather together to dance joyfully.
At the Tusi Mansion arena martial arts contest to choose a son-in-law, it's an old trope with new fun. They recruit audience members on site, telling the interesting story of the local Tusi's daughter seeking a talented son-in-law with a humorous and witty rhythm.
[Large-Scale Song and Dance Show: Jiuzhai Eternal Love]
The large-scale song and dance show "Jiuzhai Eternal Love" is the highlight of the entire Eternal Love scenic area. Highly recommended, its content is deeply touching, and the show's effect is stunning. The entire show is divided into five parts: "Legend of Jiuzhai," "War Song of the Ancient Qiang," "Han-Tibetan Marriage Alliance," "Boundless Love," and "Blessings of Heaven and Earth."
First, the Legend of Jiuzhai tells the ancient ancestors' most straightforward interpretation of nature. The origin of Jiuzhaigou also has many popular legends, one of which once deeply touched people's hearts.
War Song of the Ancient Qiang: The Qiang are an ancient and brave people. Through long-term migration and warfare, they have formed a unique national spirit. On this day, Shalang and her sisters miss their loved ones fighting far away under the moonlight.
Han-Tibetan Marriage Alliance: The beautiful love legend has become an ancient memory of Jiuzhaigou, and a true eternal tale unfolds grandly on the land of Jiuzhai—the timeless story of Princess Wencheng and Songtsen Gampo's marriage.
Boundless Love: At 2:00 PM on May 12, 2008, the Wenchuan earthquake shocked the world. Helping hands reached out to the disaster area, showing boundless love in times of crisis.
Blessings of Heaven and Earth: Stories that move heaven and earth gather here, songs that weave the universe are sung here, and the beauty of splendid rivers and mountains is recreated here. Aba Prefecture welcomes the blessings of heaven and earth.
Thus the entire performance ends. A perfect trip requires a perfect experience to be truly perfect. The large-scale song and dance show "Jiuzhai Eternal Love" showcases a beautiful ethnic landscape, a touching love song, a timeless historical story, a memorial in memory, a prayer in the soul—it's a must-see show in a lifetime. Only by watching it can you understand its depth!
[Practical Tips for the Scenic Area (Feel Free to Take)]
1. Park Opening Hours:
May 1: 15:00-21:00
May 2: 15:00-22:30
May 3: 15:00-22:30
May 4: 15:00-21:00
May 5: 15:00-21:00
2. Eternal Love Show Times:
May 1: Two shows: 17:30-18:30, 19:00-20:00
May 2: Three shows: 17:30-18:30, 19:00-20:00, 20:30-21:30
May 3: Three shows: 17:30-18:30, 19:00-20:00, 20:30-21:30
May 4: Two shows: 17:30-18:30, 19:00-20:00
May 5: Two shows: 17:30-18:30, 19:00-20:00
3. Scenic Area Address: Jiuzhai Eternal Love, Zhangzha Town, Jiuzhaigou County, Aba Prefecture, Sichuan
4. Ticket Prices:
Audience seats: 280 yuan
VIP seats: 290 yuan
Luxury seats: 370 yuan
There are more than ten Eternal Love scenic areas nationwide, each with its own cultural legend. At Jiuzhai Eternal Love, beyond the moving legends and stories, I was deeply impressed by the rich and warm Tibetan-Qiang ethnic atmosphere. If I have another chance, I will come here again to watch "Jiuzhai Eternal Love" once more, because it is a must-see show in a lifetime.
