Get to Jiuzhaigou & Away

Jiuzhaigou Valley is located in the far northeast Sichuan Province and nestles in big mountains which means it is nearly isolated from other cities in the province. However, thanks to the construction of Jiuhuang Airport and the Jiuzhaigou Ring Way, it is easier for tourists to visit this beautiful land.

By Air

Getting to Jiuzhaigou Valley by air is the most comfortable and time-saving way compared with other ways. Located in Aba Prefecture Sichuan Province, Jiuhuang Airport (JZH) was put into operation in 2003 with the mainly purpose of tourism. It is about 88km away from Jiuzhaigou Valley and there are shuttle bus commuting from the airport to Jiuzhaigou which will take about 2 hours. The bus charge 45 yuan for single way and 80 yuan for a round-trip.

Jiuzhai Huanglong Aiport

The most frequent flights to Jiuzhaigou are from Chengdu. As the nearest airport to Jiuzhaigou, Chengdu Shuangliu International Airport manages about 20 non-stop flights daily to Jiuzhaigou. The whole journey will take about 40 minutes and cost about RMB 1,550. Tourists can get big discount in off season.

Other popular cities that have several non-stop flights to Jiuzhaigou are Chongqing, Xian, Beijing, Guangzhou, Shanghai, Kunming, Hangzhou, Mianyang, Zhangjiajie, and Zhengzhou. But some flights might be canceled in the tourism off season from November to March.

By Bus

Taking a long-disctance bus to Jiuzhaigou is a tired for the long journey, but it remains the most popular and money-saving way for tourists.

It will take about 8 - 10 hours to get to Jiuzhaigou from Chengdu under normal weather and without traffic jam. There are two routes leading to Jiuzhaigou from Chengdu. No matter which routes, tourists will get a chance to view the beautiful landscapes along the way.
1. The west line starts from Chengdu, through Dujiangyan, Wenchuan, Maoxian and Songpan, ends at Jiuzhaigou, which covers about 440 km;
2. The east line start from Chengdu, via Mianyang, Jiangyou, Pingwu and ends at Jiuzhaigou with a distance of 480km.

Where to Get the bus to Jiuzhaigou in Chengdu?

In Chengdu, there are two bus station manage routes to Jiuzhaigou. One is the Chengdu Tourists Transportation and Service Center in Xinnanmen, which offers costs about 141 yuan per person to Jiuzhaigou.

The other is Chadianzi Bus Station which offers buses to Jiuzhaigou and costs 158 yuan per person.

Self-driving

It is possible to drive your own car to get to Jizhaigou. But according to the law, the International Driving License or the foreign Driving License can not be used in China. So, if you intend to rent a car to get to Jiuzhaigou, you need to hire a local driver to drive for you.The west route is your best choice with either expressway or the blacktop.

Chengdu (56km) - Dujianyan (90km) - Wenchuan (44km) - Maoxian (130km) - Songpan (88km) - Jiuzhaigou (430km) - Chengdu

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