Jiuzhaigou Travel Tips
Shuzheng Valley, Rize Valley and Zechawa Valley are three main valleys in Jiuzhaigou, but the sceneries are far more than mentioned above. There are Panda Lake Waterfall that has the longest drop in Jiuzhaigou Valley and freezes to a crystal world in winter, the giant calc-sinter beach Pearl Beach, the Arrow Bamboo Lake that has a large area of bamboo, the favorite food of pandas, and Swan Lake where swans inhabit ... to name just a few. Only if you are personally present can you truly appreciate just how splendid the sights of Jiuzhaigou Valley are. 
Jiuzhaigou Pictures
In addition to the dreamlike sceneries, there are numerous flora and fauna in Jiuzhaigou Valley Scenic and Historic Interest Area. The natural forest covers an area of nearly 30,000 hectares (about 74,132 acres), including 2,576 higher plant species (24 species of national protected plants) and over 400 lower plant species (212 species of algae). The diversity of flora has provided a good environment for wild animals. 
There are 170 species of vertebrates, 141 species of birds and 17 species of rare animals. Among them the first rank has giant pandas, takins and golden monkeys and the second rank has lesser pandas, marmots, and blue sheep.
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Q & A on Jiuzhaigou Valley Travel Tips
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Dec. 10,2009 09:56 Reply
Mrs.Frances(USA) said:
Hello, I am planning to go to Beijing, Xian and JiuZhaigou. How long is the flight from Beijing to Jiuzhaigou? Do you think I need to join tour for Jiuzhaigou? My husband has minor altitude sickness, will he be okay to go there?
Dec. 10,2009 20:36
Mr.Bert replied:
Hi
There is no direct flight from Beijing to Jiuzhaigou. You have to transfer at Chengdu. The flight from Beijing to Chengdu takes 2 hours and 40minutes. The economy fare is CNY1440. The flight from Chengdu to Jiuzhaigou takes 45 minutes. The economy fare is CNY980.
Jiuzhaigou is high elevational region. You should prepare some medicine just in case.
Dec. 11,2009 10:04
Mrs.Frances(USA) replied:
Bret,
Thank you for the information. Should we join a tour? is that safe to go without a tour?
Dec. 11,2009 20:06
Mr.Bert replied:
I would often choose to tour on my own, as there is more freedom. But to ensure a pleasant tour, a lot of preparation work must be done. You must first study the best route you should follow. Joining a tour will save you time and energy as they make arrangement for you yet with less freedom. That is my feeling. you weigh and make a choice. Good luck!
Jan. 26,2010 20:03
Mr.Kai Wen(China) replied:
This might be way too late but there are direct flights from Beijing to Jiuzhaigou as of autumn 2009. Check the schedule on ctrip.com or elong.net or one of those sites.
I would advise against booking a tour. Do your research, find accommodation on line and go that way.
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Nov. 26,2009 02:57 Reply
Mr.Alan(Singapore) said:
Hi, I will be in Chengdu in early December and want to find out how I can travel to Jiuzhaigou Valley.
Thanks in advance.
Nov. 28,2009 00:53
Ms.CARMEN_01(France) replied:
You can take flight at Chengdu Shuangliu Airport to Jiuhuang Airport or take bus at Xinnanmen Coach Station and Chadianzi Coach Station.