TRAVEL | Jiuzhaigou Valley (九寨溝)

Situated in the north of the Sichuan province of China, Jiuzhaigou valley is a nature reserve known for its many multi-level waterfalls and colorful lakes. A UNESCO world heritage site, Jiuzhaigou's best-known feature is its dozens of blue, green and turquoise-colored lakes caused by different residues formed in processes of Carbonate deposition.

Legend has it; that long, long ago the deity of mountain named Dago had a crush on the goddess Semo, and he gave a mirror that was made from wind and cloud to the goddess. However, the devil appeared and made trouble to Semo. Inadvertently, Semo broke the mirror into 108 pieces, which fell down to the earth and then turned to 108 colorful lakes in the area.

Jiuzhaigou Valley is a great masterpiece of nature, having dreamlike scenery and abundant natural resources. It combines crystal clear lakes, waterfalls, verdant forests, snow-covered mountains, and the folk customs of the Tibetan and Qiang peoples.






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