Four Seasons of Jiuzhaigou: A Holiday Paradise
Jiuzhaigou is a place that countless people yearn for. It is called a fairy tale world and a paradise on earth. Here, there is not only the most beautiful water but also a clear sky, lush forests, fragrant wildflowers, and a mysterious and simple ethnic culture. Here, people can truly empty their minds, feel the beauty of nature, and experience the tranquility far away from the noise of the world.
I have visited Jiuzhaigou four times, in spring, summer, autumn, and winter respectively. Each time I go to Jiuzhaigou, it gives me a completely new sensory impact, allowing my body and mind to experience the simplest yet most stunning joy. In spring, the ice and snow melt, tender buds turn green, and mountain flowers bloom; in summer, it is fresh and cool, waterfalls cascade, and trees provide shade; in autumn, the mountains are covered with colorful forests, fallen leaves dance, and the water gleams with rhythm; in winter, Jiuzhaigou is sacred and peaceful, with jade-like trees and ice flowers, all wrapped in silver.
This autumn, I visited Jiuzhaigou for the fourth time and was pleasantly surprised to find that Jiuzhaigou is not only about Jiuzhaigou itself, but also the majestic and colorful Shenxianchi, the towering mountains and deep forests of Jiawu Sea, the Shiwai Luoyi that integrates sightseeing, tourism, health preservation, and folk customs, the song and dance drama "Eternal Love of Jiuzhaigou" that transcends time and space to show the marriage of Princess Wencheng of the Han and the Tibetan, and the song and dance drama "Dengga Ganzhou" that integrates national intangible cultural heritage such as the "Zou Dance" and "Nanping Tunes" to show the harmony between the Baima Tibetan ancestors and nature. The cultural tourism of Jiuzhaigou is gradually taking shape.
During the day, enjoy beautiful scenery and performances; at night, end a fulfilling day with a bowl of clear and warm mushroom soup. A friend told me that Jiuzhaigou's altitude, climate, and oxygen content are very suitable for health preservation. If you stay in Jiuzhaigou for a period of time, running every day and letting your mind wander, various sub-health conditions will significantly improve. Precious holiday time should be spent in such a paradise that brings joy to body and mind.
The turquoise water is deep, and the heart becomes pure. Jiuzhaigou is far away, away from the impetuousness of the city; Jiuzhaigou is close, only 88 kilometers from Jiuzhai Huanglong Airport to the entrance of Jiuzhaigou Valley. The entrance is full of high-end hotels and boutique homestays. Modern facilities and services make you feel like you are in a bustling place, yet outside the window, you can see the masterpieces of nature. Specialties from all over the world gather here, allowing visitors from all directions to experience familiar tastes and amazing feasts on their tongues. Come with the person you like, experience the four seasons of Jiuzhaigou together, and spend a relaxing holiday in Jiuzhaigou!
Special author: Yang Bangzhen, cadre of Sichuan Provincial Department of Culture and Tourism
(Photo source: Liang Feng, Yu Ning, Jiuzhaigou Administration Bureau)
