Overlooking Jiuzhaigou! A Hidden Gem with Countless World-Class Sceneries – The Newly Designated 4A Scenic Spot in Aba Prefecture Is Set to Boom!
When it comes to Jiuzhaigou, everyone knows it well, but not many have heard of Shenxianchi. Facing Jiuzhaigou from afar, it integrates the landscapes of Jiuzhaigou and Huanglong. It has alpine lakes and dense forests comparable to Jiuzhaigou, as well as large-scale travertine pools rivaling Huanglong, making it a natural oxygen bar for lung cleansing.
Recently, Nen'ensangcuo (Shenxianchi) was officially awarded the title of 'New 4A Scenic Area'. This hidden gem, known as a photographer's paradise, can no longer be kept secret!!
A treasure scenic spot with few visitors and tranquil beauty.
The Jiuzhaigou Nen'ensangcuo (Shenxianchi) Scenic Area is located within Dalu Township, Jiuzhaigou, facing Jiuzhaigou in the distance. In Tibetan, it is called 'Nen'ensangcuo', meaning the place where fairies bathe. The entire scenic area is surrounded by vast primeval forests, with steep terrain on all sides. There are more than ten peaks over 4,000 meters above sea level, with overlapping peaks, deep winding streams, and swirling clouds and mist, giving a sense of ethereal mystery and serene seclusion.
Here there are pure blue skies, kind and enthusiastic Tibetan people, freely roaming cattle and sheep, and a profusion of fragrant flowers. This is a vision of paradise, a real fantasy, a scene out of dreams.
Entering the Shenxianchi scenic area, walk slowly along the ancient wooden boardwalk, with lush dense forests on either side. Among the branches of green pines and red birches, cute little squirrels occasionally dart across. Large expanses of hillsides are coated with yellow and milky white travertine, forming peculiar basin-shaped travertine pools and slopes, stacked layer upon layer before you. The water in the pools gives off a unique 'Jiuzhaigou blue', with an otherworldly aura.
Shenxianchi not only possesses the beauty of Jiuzhaigou but also the magnificent sight of Huanglong's natural travertine pools. At the Wucai Chi (Five-Color Pond) scenic spot, a large-scale travertine pool landscape on par with Huanglong appears before the eyes, and visitors stop to take photos.
The blue sky, serene emerald lakes, golden hues deep in the mountains — every scene is a masterpiece of nature, perfectly beautiful! The scenic area is not large, but it has its unique charm.
The beauty of Nen'ensangcuo (Shenxianchi) is not limited by season; each season brings surprises. Here there are ten major wonders: Sacred Mountain, Sacred Pool, Sacred Eagle, Sacred Flat, Colorful Forest, Red Rock, Flower Sea, Pastoral Sentiments, and Snow.
The main central scenic spots include Water Curtain Cave, Golden and Silver Beach, Sacred Spring, Jade Pool, Azure Dragon Sea, Lotus Platform Colorful Pool, Immortal Pool, Frog Sea, Touch Fortune Cave, Fairy Flat, Ten-Thousand Layer Shoal, Lotus Spring, Azure Dragon Sea...
Enjoy snow in spring and winter, verdant greenery in summer, red leaves in late autumn — it's mesmerizing. The natural pasture Lalai River Dam, the most beautiful internet-famous road with 28 twists, the 3688 Pass internet celebrity spot, and the U-shaped Valley each have their own characteristics with beautiful scenery. It's really super beautiful~
Setting out to explore Shenxianchi, you will pass the 28 twists. The winding mountain road and landscapes will surely be a surprise on your journey.
It is one of the few scenic areas in the world where you can simultaneously view alpine lakes and travertine pools. The two geological forms alternate. Under the sunlight, the lakes are like green gems, and the travertine pools like jade cups and golden lotuses, creating the spectacle of 'layer upon layer of terraced fields'!
Touch Fortune Cave is a 'stone cave' filled with the hopes and wishes of the world, long hidden as a deity. The colorful prayer flags fluttering in the wind and the white Lungta scattered on the ground are the best testimony to devout faith...
Halfway up the mountain is the ancient Tibetan village of Dalu, with undulating and well-arranged houses inhabited by simple Tibetan compatriots. They live a life of detachment from worldly strife. The narrow road is their bridge to the outside world. Through the sunlight, you can see picturesque scenery. The ancient village looks even more beautiful against the blue sky and sunlight.
Here you can enjoy a quiet time that belongs only to you, encounter a pure land on earth, and quietly watch the clouds roll and disperse!
Driving from Chengdu to Jiuzhaigou takes about ten hours. During this 'slow' journey, don't miss the scenery along the way. The total distance is 375 kilometers, passing through Wenchuan and Diexi Lake, crossing basins and plateaus, mountains, rivers, lakes, and 26 kilometers of uninhabited area...
From Jiuzhaigou to Shenxianchi, there are three routes to choose, each with its own scenery~