𝙅𝙞𝙪𝙕𝙝𝙖𝙞𝙂𝙤𝙪 Jiuzhaigou

🌿【Jiuzhaigou Travel Guide】🌿—"A Money-Saving Guide to Jiuzhaigou, the Fairyland on Earth: Travel on a Budget and Still Be Amazed! Introduction: Jiuzhaigou—a place where God spilled his palette, the water is more unreal than a filter, and the mountains are clearer than a wallpaper! This guide is specially designed for travelers who are "on a limited budget but want to take blockbuster photos," allowing you to enjoy a 5A-level experience with the money you'd spend on instant noodles! 📸 Must-Visit Attractions (with captions for your Moments to make your friends jealous) 1. Wuhua Lake (Five Flower Lake) How to enjoy: Stare at the lake and wonder if you're wearing VR glasses. It's best to arrive before 9am to avoid the silk scarf attacks from tour group aunties. Funny caption: "This water is so blue it's unscientific. Scientists should check if aliens secretly dumped paint in it." 2. Nuorilang Waterfall How to enjoy: Strike a classic "Journey to the West" pose (like the four main characters) in front of the waterfall and feel the coolness of the mist on your face. Fun fact: This is where the ending scene of the 1986 version of "Journey to the West" was filmed, but don't expect to meet Sun Wukong. The monkeys are all down the mountain snatching snacks from tourists. 3. Changhai Lake (Long Lake) How to enjoy: The highest lake in Jiuzhaigou. Take a photo and caption it: "Is this the Windows desktop?" Complaint: "The trees by the lake are straighter than my career plan." 4. Shuzheng Lakes How to enjoy: Walk along the boardwalk and count how many shades of blue-green there are. You'll give up halfway through (there are too many). Truth: The fish here live a more zen life than you. You should learn their spirit of chilling. 🍜 Foodie Radar (with a "so spicy it'll blow your mind" warning) 1. Tibetan Hot Pot Yak meat + wild vegetables in a pot. The soup is so delicious that you'll forgive the altitude sickness. Funny caption: "One bite of yak meat and I feel like I can beat a cow with my bare hands." 2. Highland Barley Cake The Tibetan version of a scallion pancake, with a texture between bread and steamed bun. Perfect as a snack (since instant noodles in the scenic area cost CNY 15 a pack). Fun fact: Drinking too much highland barley wine can really cause altitude sickness. Don't ask me how I know. 3. Butter Tea Sweet or salty? That debate doesn't exist here! Butter tea says: "I'm salty and I'm proud." Complaint: "First sip: yuck; second sip: hmm? third sip: give me another pot!" 4. Grilled Lamb Skewers Street stalls outside the scenic area, CNY 3 a skewer, with alternating layers of fat and lean meat. So fragrant that it can shake the faith of vegetarians. 🛏️ Accommodation Easter Eggs (for budget travelers) 1. Hostels: Beds in hostels near the entrance of the valley cost CNY 50–80. The downside is that you might compete with other backpackers to see who snores the loudest. 2. Guesthouses: Tibetan guesthouses in Zhangzha Town cost CNY 100–150. The owner might give you a Hada scarf (and then try to sell you Tibetan medicine). 3. Hidden skill: Bargain like crazy during the off-season, but be careful of owners using "altitude sickness" as an excuse not to lower the price. 💡 Little-Known Tips (that can save you a fortune) 1. Transportation Mystery: Buses from Chengdu to Jiuzhaigou are 10 times cheaper than flying, but be prepared to have your butt go numb. 2. Clothing Philosophy: The temperature varies greatly between morning and night, so dress in layers (put on, take off, put on, take off...). 3. Anti-Scam Guide: Don't buy "pure natural yak horn combs" (they might be plastic). Be careful of the "free Tibetan costume" trap when taking photos (they charge CNY 50 after you put it on). Lunch inside the scenic area is ridiculously expensive, so bringing your own snacks is the way to go! Final Blow: "In Jiuzhaigou, your eyes go to heaven and your wallet goes to hell—but this beauty is worth going broke for!"