Sleeping Inside Jiuzhaigou Valley

Jiuzhaigou Valley is called the ‘Fairyland’. True to its name, the sceneries in Jiuzhaigou look like they are straight out of dream or an animated movie. They are simply so pure and natural, thanks to the efforts to preserve the beauty of this place. Since this UNESCO world heritage site was opened for tourism, tourists have thronged to this place for many years now. The Jiuzhaigou National Valley Park is known for its fierce and undeniable beauty. It is the total package - it has waterfalls, lakes, mountains, forests, meadows, crystal clear waters, just about everything. Jiuzhaigou, when roughly translated, means a land of nine villages pertaining to the fact that there are nine villages inside the valley and people of various ethnicities still live there. Jiuzhaigou is not just about natural beauty, but it’s also about culture. Legend has it that when Goddess Semo accidently dropped her magic mirror, it broke down into 114 shining blue, green, and purple lakes.

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Can I Sleep inside Jiuzhaigou Valley?

One of the most asked queries by tourists is that if it is possible to stay inside Jiuzhaigou National Valley Park. You cannot stay inside the valley park due to the ecological preservation, to avoid consequence of excessive water usage and massive solid waste management that will be required. Many travellers write that you can stay in one of the locals’ house inside the park, but it is not possible because the tickets are valid only for one day.

You get to stay inside the park only when you go on the eco-tourism packages which involve 2-3 days guided hiking in Zharu valley and Qu Nae forest hikes.

Where to Stay in Jiuzhaigou?

For most of the tourists one day is enough check out all the most popular attractions in the park, but sometime tourists prefer to explore the off-beat tracks and explore all the nooks and corners of the park which can take up to 2 days.

Location Map of Jiuzhaigou Hotels

Here are some hotels where you can stay in Jiuzhaigou, that close and walking distance from the national valley park. There are a lot of hotels, but by choosing to stay in the ones close by you save a lot of time and avoid getting struck in the traffic. Usually there is a lot of traffic near the entrance almost every day during the peak season. So choosing to stay near the valley park is simply so much more convenient. After a long day of walking and hiking you don’t have to travel far in the traffic to get back and rest in your hotel.

• Howard Johnson Jiuzhaigou Hotel - 2km from the valley park
• Angelie Hotel - 2km
• Qian He International Hotel - 1.5km
• Sheraton Jiuzhai Resort - 1.6km
• Morning Jiuzhai Hotel - 1km
• Theme Holiday Hotel - 2km
• Jiuzhai Jiuyuan Hotel - 3km
• New Jiuzhai Hotel - 4km
• Jiuzhaigou Tianfeng Hotel - 0.5km

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Most of the hotels have all the basic amenities; the luxury hotels in Jiuzhaigou have spas and swimming pools too. The tickets for the valley park will be available in most of the hotels. If you need pick up and drop services from Jiuzhai Huanglong airport they can be arranged. But, since the hotels are close to the park, you can use the shuttle buses which are at least three times cheaper than a taxi. But, the buses are almost always full during the peak seasons.

Hostels and Guesthouses are also good option to stay. They are much cheaper than staying in a hotel. Plus, it is so much cozy and you can meet new people and make friends. In case, you do not get food in hostel, there are many local restaurants in the area, where you can get delicious food. There are medical shops and convenience stores nearby where you can buy oxygen tanks, snacks, and any other basic items that you may need. Here are some of the hostels near the Jiuzhaigou National Valley Park that are either 10min by walk or drive.

• Jiuzhaigou Tongfu Hostel
• Jiuzhaigou Anduo Small Courtyard Youth Hostel
• Jiuzhaigou New Eija Youth Hostel
• Zhuo Ma Youth Hostel
• Meido Kamso Tibetan Inn
• Cecilia Homestay
• Jiuzhaigou Xiozhen Yizhan Hostel

So, even though it is not possible to stay inside Jiuzhaigou, there are plenty of other places to stay. There are all kinds of hotels and hostels to suit your budget. During the peak season, May to October, it is better to book rooms in advance as they get booked really fast. Even though you may find rooms if you decide to go there and check out, but you might not get what you want. So it is safer and better and cheaper if you book in advance. Please feel free to contact us to make your Jiuzhaigou Hotel reservation in advance with the better local price.