Jiuzhaigou (九寨溝) & Huanglong (黃龍)

Date: 15/10/06 to 21/10/06
 
Description: 
Jiuzhaigou (九寨溝) & Huanglong (黃龍) are two scenic spots in Sichuan (四川), China. The best season to visit there is late autumn (i.e. middle to late October), when the leaves change their color. It is advisable to spend at least two full days in Jiuzhaigou and at least a half-day in Huanglong. You can buy a package (air ticket + hotel) and go there by yourself. 
 

Jiuzhaigou (九寨溝) 
The lower portion of the river is called 樹正溝. Above that, there are two upper branches(日則溝 and 則查窪溝). Nowadays, there are well established footpaths and toilets in Jiuzhaigou. 
 
photo: map
 
 
樹正溝
photos: P1020630 to P1020782
 
日則溝
photos: P1020832 to P1030168
 
 
Huanglong (黃龍)
Photos: P1030310 to P1030366
 
 
Don't forget to have a rest at the high-altitude highway (altitude ~ 4000m) between Jiuzhaigou and Huanglong. You can get a spectacular view.
Photo: P1030404