Zharu Valley is the home of tourism in Jiuzhaigou.The valley has recently been opened to a small number of tourists wishing to go hiking and camping off the beaten track. Visitors can choose from day walks and multiple day hikes, depending on their time availability. Knowledgeable guides accompany tourists through the valley, sharing their knowledge about the unique biodiversity（生物多样性） and local culture of the national park.
Since opening, tourist activity has increased every year.
The Town of Zhangzha（漳扎镇） at the exit of the valley and the nearby county feature an ever-increasing
The 18 km long Rize Valley (日则沟) is the southwestern branch of Jiuzhaigou. It contains the largest variety of sites and is typically visited first. Going downhill from its highest point, one passes the following sites:
Zechawa Valley
The Zechawa Gully(则查洼沟）is the south-eastem branch of Jinzhaigou .
It is approximately the same length as Rize gully but climbs to a higher altitude. Going down-hill from its highest point , it features the following sites. 1 long lack(长海)is cresent-shaped and is the highest, largest and deepest lack in Jiuzhaigou. 2 Five-color pond(五彩池) is one of the smallest but most spectacular bodies of water in Jiuzhaigou lakes. Despite its very modest dimensions and depth, it has a richly colored underwater landscape with some of the brightest and clearest waters in the area 3 The Seasonal Lakes (季节海)are a series of 3 lakes (Lower, Middle and Upper) along the main road,
Ecology
Jiuzhaigou's ecosystem is classified as temperate
broad-leaf forest and woodlands, with mixed mountain and highland systems. The forests take on attractive yellow, orange and red hues in the autumn, making that season a popular one for visitors. They are home to a number of plant species of interest.
number of hotels. Developments related to some tourism
in the area have caused concerns about the impact on the environment around the park.
Jiuzhaigou is composed of three valleys arranged in a Y shape. The Rize and Zechawa valleys flow from the south and meet at the centre of the site where they form the Shuzheng valley, flowing north to the mouth of the valley..Here is a summary of the sites found in each of the gullies:
The Primeval Forest (原始森林) is a preserved ancient woodland. It is fronted by spectacular views of the surrounding mountains and cliffs, including the 500 m high blade-shaped Sword Rock (剑岩).
that change from empty to full during each year.
The Shuzheng Valley (树正沟, Shù zhèng Gōu) is the northern (main) branch of Jiuzhaigou It ends after 14.5 km (9 mi) at the Y-shaped intersection of the three gullies. Going downhill from the intersection to the mouth of the valley, visitors encounter the following
3 Sleeping Dragon Lake (卧龙海, Wò ló ng Hǎi) is one of the lower lakes in the area. With a depth of 20 m, it is notable for the clearly visible calcareous dyke running through it, whose shape has been compared to a dragon lying on the bottom.
Shuzheng Valley
1Nuorilang Falls (诺日朗瀑布, Nuò rì lǎng Pù bù ), near the junction of the valleys, are 20 m high and 320 m wide. 2 Nuorilang Lakes (诺日朗群海, Nuò rì lǎng Qú nhǎi) and Shuzheng Lakes (树正群海 Shù zhèng Qú nhǎi) are stepped series of respectively 18 and 19 ribbon lakes formed by the passage of glaciers, then naturall dammed
Arrow Bamboo Lake (箭竹海)is a shallow lake with a depth of 6 m. It lies at an elevation of 2,618 m, and was a main feature site for the 2002 Chinese film Hero.
Swan Lake (天鹅海) is a 2250 m long, 125 m wide picturesque lake named for its visiting swans and ducks.
Tourism
The Zharu Valley (扎如沟) runs southeast from the main Shuzheng gully (树正沟壑）and is rarely visited by tourists. The valley begins at the Zharu Buddhist monastery （扎如寺）and ends at the Red（红池）, Black（黑海）, and Daling lakes.
Reed Lake (芦苇海, Lú wěi Hǎi) is a 1375 m-long, reed-covered marsh with a clear turquoise brook (known as the "Jade Ribbon") zigzaging through it. The contrast is particularly striking in the autumn when the reeds turn golden yellow.
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Geography
Jiuzhaigou is a very beautiful place.It is located in Aba Tibetan Autonomous Prefecture(阿坝藏族羌族 自治州), Sichuan Province, covering a land of natural beauty.Jiuzhaigou is a valley. It is more than 40 kilometers long.