Is Jiuzhaigou Park still worth visiting after the earthquake?

Yes Jiuzhaigou still worth visiting after the earthquake. It was beautiful and it is now still beautiful. Local people have done lots of work to make sure it is safe to visit and the essence of the park is not lost. Above all, the original views in Jiuzhaigou was made by earthquakes.

Difference before and after earthquake at some main sights in Jiuzhaigou.

Nuorilang Waterfall

This is the biggest waterfall and the logo of Jiuzhaigou Park. It was damaged in the earthquake and receded 2 meters. The waterfall now is much smaller than before although it is as the same height as before.

Shuzheng Waterfall

Shuzheng Waterfall didn’t have any damage in the earthquake. It is the same as before.

Huohua Lake

Huohua Lake is emerged with the lower Shuanglong Lake in the earthquake. There will be no Huohua Lake but a bigger Shuanglong Lake. And there will be a new waterfall Shuanglong Waterfall.

Before Earthquake

In 2018, jiuzhaigou will be open again to the visitors after the earthquake. Before the earthquake, Jiuzhaigou Park was a big Y valley lying south-north.

Jiuzhaigou Open Area Before Earthquake

After Earthquake

From 2018 March, the available part of the park for visiting will be smaller than before the earthquake. From Wuhua Lake (Five-color Lake) and southward it will stay closed until sometime in 2019. The rest of the park will be open but some sights may still stay closed including part of Nuorilang Waterfall and part of Huohua Lake in Shuzheng Valley.

Jiuzhaigou Open Area After Earthquake