Jiuzhaigou to Huanglong Travel Guide

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Both Jiuzhaigou and Huanglong have been UNESCO World Heritage sites since 1992. Situated in the Aba Tibetan and Qiang Autonomous Prefecture, Jiuzhaigou is just 144 kilometers away from Huanglong National Park. It takes just 2 to 3 hours from Jiuzhaigou to Huanglong, so many travelers prefer to tour Jiuzhaigou Valley and Huanglong National Park altogether to appreciate numerous crystal lakes, multi-level waterfalls and snow mountains.

Jiuzhaigou Huanglong Map

How Far is it from Jiuzhaigou to Huanglong

The distance between Jiuzhaigou and Huanglong is 144 kilometers, which takes about 2 to 3 hours by car. The road condition from Jiuzhaigou Nature Reserve to Huanglong National Park is quite good, but in order to climb up the mountains, there are a lot of curves when getting close to Huanglong. En route, you will have a chance to see mount Xuebaoding, which is the highest peak of the Min Mountains with an elevation of 5,588 meters.

Jiuzhaigou to Huanglong Winding Road The Winding Road from Jiuzhaigou to Huanglong

How to get to Huanglong from Jiuzhaigou

This may be one of the most frequent asked questions when tourists plan their trip to Jiuzhaigou Nature Reserve and Huanglong National Park together. The most convenient way is to book a Jiuzhaigou and Huanglong tour with a reliable local travel agency, who will arrange the transportation, the tour guide, as well as accommodation for you.

For travelers who prefer to travel on themselves, it is also available to get to Huanglong from Jiuzhaigou National Park by public transportations.

Bus from Jiuzhaigou to Huanglong

The Jiuzhaigou Huanglong bus runs from Jiuzhaigou Goukou Bus Station (Jiuzhaigou Scenic Spot Bus Station) at 07:30 and 07:40 every morning. It would cost you around 2 or 3 hours and RMB 45 to travel from Jiuzhaigou to Huanglong and returns at 3 pm.

Jiuzhaigou Goukou Bus Station Jiutong Bus Station lies 800 meters away from the entrance to Jiuzhaigou Valley.

Note :
1. Only Jiuzhaigou Goukou Bus Station offers buses from Jiuzhaigou to Huanglong. Another bus station in Jiuzhaigou county, the Jiuzhaigou Bus Station, does NOT offer buses to Huanglong National Park.
2. To take bus from Huanglong back to Jiuzhaigou, you need to waite the bus at Huanglong Shanzhuang. Since there is no designated bus station for Huanglong – Jiuzhaigou bus, sometimes tourists may fail to catch the bus back to Jiuzhaigou.

Taxi from Jiuzhaigou to Huanglong

Taxi from Jiuzhaigou to Huanglong Taking taxi from Jiuzhaigou is another way to get to Huanglong.

Since the public transportation in Jiuzhaigou is not so convenient, it’s wise to travel from Jiuzhaigou to Huanglong by taxi. Jiuzhaigou Huanglong taxi usually costs you about RMB 250 for one-way and RMB 350-400 for round trip.

Recommended Jiuzhaigou and Huanglong Tours

Generally speaking, one day is enough for visiting Jiuzhaigou Nature Reserve and half day is enough for visiting Huanglong National Park. How to arrange a trip to Jiuzhaigou and Huanglong together? Here we offer you some suggested itineraries, which could give you some ideas when planning your trip to Jiuzhaigou and Huanglong.

3 Days Chengdu-Jiuzhaigou-Huanglong Flight Tour Sample Itinerary

3-Day Classic Chengdu to Jiuzhaigou Flight Tour is the most popular route among tourists who just have a short vacation to explore the fairy land with colorful lakes.

Day 1: Taking flight to Jiuzhaigou Huanglong Airport and then we’ll drive you to Huanglong National Park. You can take cable car up and hike down for the most spectacular scenery is on the top. After 4 or 5 hours visiting Huanglong Scenic Area, we’ll get to Jiuzhaigou and overnight in Jiuzhaigou Local Hotel.
Day 2: Touring Jiuzhaigou Valley for the whole day by following boardwalks or taking shuttle buses inside the Jiuzhaigou Scenic Area as your preference.
Day 3: After breakfast in your hotel, you’ll have some time to walk around until we transfer you to Jiuhuang Airport.

5 Days Jiuzhaigou Huanglong Tour from Chengdu by Road Sample Itinerary

If you want to save money and enjoy the scenery along the way to Jiuzhaigou and Huanglong, 5 Days Jiuzhaigou Tour from Chengdu by Road is highly recommended.

Day1: Upon your arrival at Chengdu, you’ll be escorted to your hotel and have a good rest.
Day2: After breakfast, we’ll drive about 6 hours from Chengdu to visit Songpan Ancient Town. On the way, you would see the 2008 earthquake memorial site in Yingxiu town, explore the Baishi Qiang Village and the Diexi Lake. Once arriving, you can tour Songpan Ancient Town for the rest of the day.
Day3: Today we’ll drive to Huanglong National Park. After 4 or 5 hours touring Huanglong Scenic Area, we’ll go to Jiuzhaigou and overnight in Jiuzhaigou Local Hotel.
Day4: Explore Jiuzhai Valley all day.
Day5: After breakfast, we’ll drive back to Chengdu and tour service ends.

We also offer tours from Jiuzhaigou to Ruoergai Grassland, Langmusi, Southern Gansu province, etc. Please contact us for more tour arrangements.