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Jiuzhaigou 3-day itinerary

Jiuzhaigou in 3 Days

A relaxed itinerary with time to explore Tibetan villages and enjoy the valley at a slower pace.

Day 1

Rize Valley

Morning

Five Flower Lake + Panda Lake

Rize Valley4 hours
Afternoon

Nuorilang Falls + Pearl Shoal

Central valley3 hours
Evening

Evening walk in Zhangzha Town

Zhangzha Town1.5 hours
Meal tips: Dinner at a Tibetan restaurant in Zhangzha Town
Day 2

Zechawa Valley + Culture

Morning

Long Lake + Five-Colour Pond

Zechawa Valley3 hours
Afternoon

Shuzheng Village + Tibetan culture immersion

Lower valley3 hours
Evening

Tibetan dance performance

Zhangzha Town1.5 hours
Meal tips: Tibetan hotpot is a must-try dinner
Day 3

Lazy Morning & Departure

Morning

Mirror Lake at sunrise (best reflections)

Lower valley1.5 hours
Afternoon

Last souvenir shopping + departure

Zhangzha Town
Meal tips: Last chance for local Tibetan snacks before departure

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2-day tripJiuzhaigou in 2 Days

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