5–7 Day Jiuzhaigou 4-Day Self-Driving Tour Guide from Chengdu

Route Planning Departing from Chengdu, pass through Dujiangyan, Wenchuan, Maoxian, and Songpan before finally arriving at Jiuzhaigou. The entire journey is approx. 430 km. The road conditions are good, and the entire line is highway and secondary cement and asphalt pavement. Chengdu to Wenchuan is a highway, followed by a tertiary road, which runs along the Minshan Mountains. The one-way trip takes approx. 7–9 hours. Itinerary - Day 1: Chengdu – Dujiangyan – Wenchuan – Maoxian. Depart from Chengdu in the morning and visit the Dujiangyan Scenic Area to experience the greatness of the ancient water conservancy project. Arrive in Wenchuan in the afternoon to visit the earthquake site and remember the victims. Stay in Maoxian in the evening and experience the Qiang ethnic customs. - Day 2: Maoxian – Songpan – Jiuzhaigou. Go to Songpan in the morning to visit Songpan Ancient City and admire the ancient city walls, gates, and other historical sites. Arrive in Jiuzhaigou in the afternoon, check into a hotel near the scenic area, and after a short rest, you can stroll around to learn about the local customs. - Day 3: Jiuzhaigou Day Tour. Spend the whole day visiting the Jiuzhaigou Scenic Area. You can take a sightseeing bus to the primeval forest first, and then check in at Arrow Bamboo Lake, Panda Lake, Five Flower Lake, and other attractions in turn. Have lunch at the Nuorilang Visitor Service Center at noon. In the afternoon, continue to visit Changhai, Colorful Pond, and other attractions, and finally enjoy the Nuorilang Waterfall and other landscapes. - Day 4: Jiuzhaigou – Chengdu. You can sleep in in the morning, then return to Chengdu. On the way, you can choose to stop in Maoxian, Wenchuan, and other places again according to your time and personal interests to buy some special souvenirs. Accommodation You can choose to stay near the Jiuzhaigou Scenic Area, such as Howard Johnson Resort Jiuzhai, Hilton Jiuzhaigou Resort, Banyan Tree Jiuzhaigou, etc., which are convenient for travel, and the surrounding supporting facilities are relatively complete. Food Recommendations Jiuzhaigou has local specialties such as mashed potatoes, highland barley cakes, and cold walnut kernels. You can taste them in restaurants or hotels near the scenic area. Precautions - Jiuzhaigou has a high altitude, and altitude sickness may occur. Prepare medicines for altitude sickness in advance, such as Rhodiola. - May–July is the rainy season, and natural disasters such as landslides and mudslides may occur in some sections. Pay attention to weather forecasts and road conditions in advance. - Smoking is strictly prohibited in the scenic area. Protect the environment and do not litter. - The Jiuzhaigou Scenic Area is large and there are many tourists. Plan your tour route in advance and follow the regulations of the scenic area and the guidance of the staff. - The temperature difference between morning and evening is large. Even in May–July, you need to prepare warm clothes, such as windbreakers and fleece jackets.