Jiuzhaigou Best Travel Time

updated on November 2, 2019

April 01-November 15 is the tourist peak season, and October 15 ~ 30 is the best golden time to visit Jiuzhaigou. At this time, The scenery of Jiuzhaigou is constantly changing during April and November, and different seasons have different sceneries, especially in the autumn when most of the leaves have been completely discolored, some are golden yellow, some are red in the mountains, and other colors as transitions and embellishments, which make Jiuzhaigou a God's diaphragm.

Jiuzhaigou Autumn Scenery in Early November

March-May: As the spring breeze blows, Jiuzhaigou is full of unknown beautiful mountain flowers, pink, purple, indigo, goose yellow, bustling and flamboyant.

June-August: Jiuzhaigou is a good place to escape from the heat in summer, and the cool climate brought by high altitude keeps visitors away from the heat. At this time, the amount of water in Haizi (lakes) is sufficient, and the green water of the pool adds coolness. The best time for the "Cuihai" and "Cascade Waterfall". September-November: The romantic autumn wind also blows the most splendid season of Jiuzhaigou. In addition to green, the leaves are also golden, flaming and other colors, colorful, reflected in the bright lake. At this time, it is the best time to watch the "Colorful Forest" of Jiuzhai.

Jiuzhaigou Climate

September-November: The romantic autumn wind also blows the most splendid season of Jiuzhaigou. In addition to green, the leaves are also golden, flaming and other colors, colorful, reflected in the bright lake. At this time, it is the best time to watch the "Colorful Forest" of Jiuzhai.

December-February: On the quiet winter day, Jiuzhaigou has become especially quiet and more poetic. The mountains and the woods are covered with silver, and the waterfall turns into a world of white art and natural ice sculptures that are so white and elegant. It really makes you forget the fearless disputes and troubles in the world. This is the season with the fewest visitors, but the best time to watch the "Blue Ice" and "Snow Peaks" of Jiuzhai.

Recommended days of Jiuzhaigou trip

- 3-5 days

Starting from Chengdu, it takes 2 days to travel back and forth, and stay 1-2 days to visit Jiuzhaigou.This is the choice for most people. If you want to visit Huanglong Scenic Spot, you need to arrange an additional one day.