Rize Valley is the essence part of Jiuzhaigou Valley Scenic Area. The scenic route has a total length of about 18 kilometers.
What to see
There are many scenic spots here, including Mirror Sea, Pearl Beach Waterfall, Pearl Beach, Five Flower Sea, Panda Sea, Arrow Bamboo Sea, Swan Sea, Grass Sea, etc.
Here, some seas are brightly colored, while others are primitive and natural Among them, there are waterfalls with large drops, sandbanks like treasure pots, and primitive forests with towering ancient trees. Each scenic spot will give you a strong sense of beauty, so beautiful that you will be thrilled.
The Tresure Mirror Rock : A huge stone cliff stands tall at the mouth of Zharu Gou, with a flat surface that looks like a large screen from afar. This is Baojing Cliff, also known as Devil Cliff. Under this huge rock, there is a clear stream of water, known as the Treasure Mirror Sea.
It is said that this rock cliff is a precious mirror erected by Zhayi Zaga, the leader of Jiuzhaigou Valley Scenic and Historic Interest Area's mountains. Under it is a demon who kills people, so that it can never turn back.
Pearl Beach Waterfall is the largest travertine waterfall in Jiuzhaigou Valley. The melted snow water from the mountain rushed into the valley bottom from 21 meters high, roaring like thunder and rolling up thousands of waves. This white torrent is the part of all torrents in Jiuzhaigou Valley where the water is fierce and loud.
The boardwalk on the left side of the rapids is a great spot to admire the waterfall. The Pearl Beach Waterfall is located between the Mirror Sea and the Golden Bell Sea. The air at the bottom of the waterfall is fresh, and the trees are lush. Walking on the boardwalk, accompanied by the rapids, continuing eastward, you will arrive at the east side of Pearl Beach. The water from the waterfall is not drinkable due to its high sulfur content.
Five-Flower Sea is located in the middle section of Rize Valley in Jiuzhaigou Valley Scenic Area, upstream of the Peacock River. Due to the travertine deposits at the bottom of the sea, various brightly colored algae and colorful forest reflections on the shore, the Five-Flower Sea presents a variety of colors, such as goose yellow, navy blue, dark green, sapphire blue, etc., so it is called the "Five Flower Sea".
Tourists can take the scenic area's eco-friendly bus directly to the Five-Flower Sea. The calm lake reflects the colorful trees, blue sky, and white clouds, which is very beautiful. The tourists continued along the boardwalk and soon arrived at the finish line, which is the junction of the outlet of the Five Flower Sea and the Peacock River. Walk along the north bank of the Peacock River for about 100 meters， you will reach the Ring Road.
Looking down at the Five-Flower Sea on the highway, it has a unique flavor. Walk southeast along the Ring Road for a while and you will see a huge stone, which is the Tiger Mouth. The stone is called the "Old Tiger Stone". Standing on the Old Tiger Stone, the entire Five Flower Sea can be seen in full view, making it a great location for taking panoramic shots.
Tiger Sea is located next to the Shuzheng Waterfall in Jiuzhaigou Scenic Area. Here you can hear the thunderous sound of water.
In the deep autumn season, the trees on the shore have turned yellow and red, and their reflection in the clear lake water is mottled, just like tiger skin. Legend has it that this is still the place where tigers in the mountains drink water.
Nuorilang Waterfall, with an altitude of 2365 meters, is located near the Nuorilang Tourist Center of Jiuzhaigou Valley. With 270 meters wide and 24.5 meters high, Nuorilang Waterfall is one of the large calcified waterfalls in China. Many movies and TV dramas have been filmed here.
Nuorilang Waterfall means magnificent waterfall in Tibetan. It descends in multiple stages, with a 140 meter wide water curtain flying out from the two mountains and cascading down a hundred foot cliff, forming a rare forest waterfall.
Panda Sea "It is said that giant pandas in Jiuzhaigou Valley Scenic and Historic Interest Area like to wander here, drink water and look for food. Giant pandas are regarded as auspicious animals by local villagers. This is also the sea where there are many fish in Jiuzhaigou Valley Scenic and Historic Interest Area Valley. You can watch the carp in the mountains.
Carps are alpine cold water fish that grow very slowly, while other fish are difficult to survive here. From the pier on the north side of the Panda Sea to the end, walking slowly down a steep ladder, you can see a flying stream on the right side rushing straight down from the Panda Sea mouth into a deep valley.
Along the way, it is cut into several sections by the protruding rock walls and boulders below the cliff, forming a cascading waterfall. This waterfall is called the Panda Sea Waterfall. In the middle of winter, the flying stream forms an ice waterfall, creating a magnificent world of ice crystals."
Wolong Sea is very small because there is a calcified zone at the bottom of the sea that looks like a Wolong, hence its name. From a high altitude, it looks like a blue gemstone.
The Wolong Sea is surrounded by flowers, plants, and trees, and is lush green in spring and summer. When the autumn wind rises, the red leaves and green trees reflect in the lake and mountains, creating a beautiful scenery.
Swan Sea is located in Rizegou, with an altitude of 2905 meters, and is connected to the downstream of Caohai. Surrounded by dense forests and thriving flowers and trees.
Most of the surface of Swan Sea has been silted up into shallow waters, with lush green grass on the beach and abundant surrounding aquatic vegetation. Swans often inhabit and breed here, hence the name Haizi. However, because swans are migratory birds and move around according to the seasons, it is not easy to see their traces here.
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Add: Jiuzhaigou Valley, Aba Prefecture of Sichuan Province, China
Opening Hours: 08:00-18:00
Entrance Fees: CNY 220