Jiuzhaigou Travel Tips
1. The main attractions in Aba, such as Jiuzhai and Huanglong, have an altitude range of 2000-4000 meters, and altitude sickness is generally tolerable. Don't walk too fast in scenic spots, especially at high altitudes. If you experience symptoms such as wheezing, pain like a needle prick, sweating profusely, and a rapid heartbeat, sitting down in a sheltered place, eating something high in calories, and taking deep breaths can help you recover. It is best for the elderly and weak to be equipped with small oxygen cylinders (which can be purchased at pharmacies in Chengdu). Patients with hypertension, coronary heart disease, and heart disease should not go there.
2. There is a large temperature difference between day and night in Aba Prefecture, so it is important to keep warm, avoid wind (the wind in mountainous areas is still very penetrating), maintain physical strength, and avoid starving yourself too much.
3. The ticket and transportation costs for scenic spots in Aba Prefecture vary greatly between peak and off peak seasons, and staggered travel can save significant expenses.
Jiuzhaigou Valley Scenic and Historic Interest Area Ticket
Peak season (April 1st to November 15th): Admission fee of 220.00 yuan, sightseeing ticket fee of 90 yuan
Off season (November 16-March 31): Admission fee 80.00 yuan, sightseeing ticket 80 yuan
Official website of Jiuzhaigou Valley Scenic and Historic Interest Area: http://www.jiuzhai.com/
Huanglong Ticket
Peak season (April 1st to November 15th): 20.00 yuan
Off season (November 16th to March 31st): 60.00 yuan
Medical Service
Aba Prefecture Health Bureau
Address: 175 Meigu Street, Marcang County
Contact number: 0837-2822649
Emergency hotline: 0837-2827938 (working hours) 0837-2822649 (closing hours, weekends, holidays)
Aba State People's Hospital
Address: No. 38 Majiang Street, Erkang Town, Marcang County
Telephone: 0837-2822698
Jiuzhaigou County People's Hospital
Address: Jiuzhaigou Valley Scenic and Historic Interest Area County, Aba Tibetan and Qiang Autonomous Prefecture, Sichuan Province
Phone: 0837-7732146
Songpan County People's Hospital
Address: Inside Tidu Lane, Gucheng South Street
Phone: 0837-7236004 (Emergency)
Travel information
Aba Tourism Bureau
Address: Dalma Street, Marcang County, Aba Tibetan and Qiang Autonomous Prefecture, Sichuan Province
Phone: 0837-2822652
Post office information
There are many post offices in Aba Prefecture, and various postal services are very convenient. The postcard fee is unified at 0.8 yuan nationwide.
Local transportation
The area of each county in Aba is not large. Except for places such as Markang and Wenchuan where buses are available, local taxis are usually used for transportation in other counties, with a fare of less than 10 yuan.
If you are going to the scenic spots around the county town and there is no public transportation, you can only rent a car to get there. It is best to consult the local people about the rental price before renting a car.
In the absence of shuttle buses, the only way to travel to surrounding county towns and remote scenic spots is through carpooling or taking a ride along the way, which is also quite common among locals. It is best to remember the vehicle's photo number before getting on the car, in case of disputes or accidents.