Enjoy the Mixed Scenery of Spring and Winter in Jiuzhaigou – Detailed Jiuzhaigou Weather Condition in March

It is unworthy to visit Sichuan province without visiting some famous tourist spots, among which, Jiuzhaigou is the most important one. Painted by different mountains, folk customs and water with a continual running, the marvelous landscape attracts tourists all over the world. Especially in March, one step with one sight, you can enjoy this scenery with countless changes.

The marvelous landscape

This wonderful sight, which creates by both god and human, gets its unique importance. As a natural habitat, Jiuzhaigou Valley plays an important role in maintaining many rare animals and plants, such as panda and ginkgo. With famous titles, Jiuzhaigou attracted many tourists even in its low season, such as March, which is the end of low season. The March of Jiuzhaigou has its unique beauty, both of the infinite vigor of spring and the pure silence of winter. The distant snowy mountains and nearby green shoots, they mesh in a perfect harmony which only can be caught in March of Jiuzhaigou.

Unique beauty in March

Weather of Jiuzhaigou in March

Located in southwest of China, Jiuzhaigou has a high altitude nearly about 3000 meters, with a climate characteristic of plateau humid climate. The March of Jiuzhaigou is the changeover period between winter and spring, and the average temperature of day is about 14 degree. As to night, the temperature will fall as low as 1 degree, and turns to be changeable among morning and evening.

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The temperature starts to rise, so does the rainfall. Generally speaking, it still takes the sunny weather as the principle thing, while the light rain turns to be unsurprising in March. However, it is predicted that it will be 17 days with light rain in March. From now on, Jiuzhaigou changes its looks into a vigorous one. According to official statistics, the time to enjoy a beautiful snow scene is from October to April. Because of the high altitude, the peak will be covered by the snow whole year, but the ground snow begins to melt now in some places with lower altitude. Instead of white lakes and mountains, the world starts to be colorful. What’s more, after suddenly getting warmer, the weather may turnto be cold again.

Weather forecast of Jiuzhaigou in March for Reference

Jiuzhaigou Altitude Sickness

The altitude of Jiuzhaigou varies from 1900m to 3100m, which creates to the ever-changing environment. The altitude of the scenic gate is about 1900m, while the highest spot appears in Changhai. On the basis that people may fall victim to altitude sickness on a height of 2700m, it is safe to keep some oxygen carriers or oxygen bottlesby your side, which is available in the scenic spots. In general, people who go to Jiuzhaigou at the first time would suffer mild altitude stress, such as tinnitus, which will disappear automatically. However, the elders who are suffering from cardiovascular disease or hypertension are not recommended to visit Jiuzhaigou.

In addition, along the way from Chengdu to Jiuzhaigou, the rise in altitude is gradual, so there is no need to worry too much about altitude stress. The plants are more active than in winter, thus the oxygen content is higher, too. Just enjoy it!

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What to Wear When Visit Jiuzhaigou in March

Although the spring has already arrived, it is still unable to wear the typical spring clothes. Ladies are suggested to equipped with sweaters and coats, while gentlemen with sweaters and overcoats or down jackets. To be comfortable, you can take another thick coat or extra scarf to change, because the temperature may change while you are doing your sightseeing.

The high altitude also means high UV level, so with the sunny weather, it is necessary to prepare some sunscreen cream and sun glasses to protect your skin. Although it will be many rainy days this March, putting on sun scream whenever is possible is a better choice.Pay attention to the weather forecast before setting out, or get yourself an umbrella, just in case. What’s more, some medicine for carsickness, colds and diarrhea is needed in case of malaise. A big bag and some rubbish bags are also necessary.

You need an umbrella when rainy days come in March

Why Tour Jiuzhaigou in March

Each season of Jiuzhaigou has its own characteristic, and the lower price and fewer tourists make this journey in March worthier. The mixed scenery of spring and winter is rare to see in other months. Just equip yourself, and keep warm.

The mixed scenery of spring and winter in Jiuzhaigou

Given that March is the last month of low season, it is high time to seize the chance. Ticket price will be raised as of April 1st, so you can enjoy both lower price and smaller traffic right now. Comparing to the 310 RMB of ticket price in busy season (Entrance Ticket: 210 RMB and Eco-Bus Ticket: 90 RMB), it is more affordable to have a price of 160 RMB (Entrance Ticket: 80 RMB and Eco-Bus Ticket: 80 RMB). As to the accommodation fares, it will save you a lot, too. Some small hotels or family hotels chose to close business during winter, and now, it’s time for them to reopen. Many types of accommodation are available to you. With the smaller pressure on lodging, you don’t have to book the hotel a week or more in advance.

During the national holiday, you can hardly take a photo without others passer-by, so the most important advantage is that you can totally enjoy the spot when you stand by the crystal-look lake, and no need to worry about the crowed tourists.

The crystal-look lake in Jiuzhaigou

Although the views in early spring won’t be as much colorful as in autumn, the sceneries still have a high appreciation and value. Jiuzhaigou changes its appearance throughout the year, and each season has its own characteristics.

What to See in Jiuzhaigou in March

As the first nature reserve which mainly aimed at protecting natural scenery, Jiuzhaigou is well-known for its “marvelous beauty of the world”. It can be well explained in March of Jiuzhaigou. Wondering from south to north, the gradual scenery shows the changes from spring to winter. Foliage starts to turn into green, but most of them may be gray-green now. With any lucky, the plum will be in full bloom on the branches, which is visible through valleys.

Foliage starts to turn into green

The views change with the altitude. To some places with lower altitude, like the first spot of Jiuzhaigou, Jianzhu Lakes has already changed its color into blue-green, which just likes a piece of turquoise. Once the world lied white and silent under snow, then spring comes. The ice grip relaxes, and the land of lower altitude starts to thaw, while the other part still lies under the ice. You can see the green lives under the thin snow. The lakes, which are famous for its changeable colors, reflect the sight and sound of March spring. You hear it, the gurgling lake and the big waterfall. Some waterfalls still remain its freezing looks in winter, but most of them have already started its running throughout the hillsides. However, it is a pity that tourists cannot visit Huanglong National Park in March, because it is too high to thaw right now.

Jianzhu Lakes in Jiuzhaigou

Accommodation in Jiuzhaigou

There are few high-end star hotels in Jiuzhaigou, and we also recommend hostels and family guest houses which may be more famous for its local characteristics, while the hotels would be more comfortable. The temperature there is changeable between morning and evening, so the warm facilities should be given the first place to consider.

Family guest houses in Jiuzhaigou