Jiu Zhai Gou (Valley of 9 Baima Tibetan villages) is sparsely populated with about 1,000 Tibetans from 130 families. Legend has it that a jealous Devil caused Goddess Wunosemo to drop a mirror presented by her lover God Dage, the shattered mirror resulted in 118 shimmering turquoise lakes.
Covered by primitive forests and lakes, the scenery is pristine. It varies from 6,562 to 14,108 ft above sea level. The area covered by our tour ranges from 3,000 to 3,300 meters above sea level and there is much walking along boardwalks from one point to the next.
Tip : to prevent high altitude syndrome, Rhodiola Crenulata grown in Tibetan plateau has been refined and sold in small dose bottles. Ten bottles pack is sold at JiuZhaiGou or Shuangliu Airport for RMB 80. Take 2 bottles each day while on the plateau.
Clouds surrounding mountain peaks
Hills, trees and clear water in varying colors
water rushing over the plateau to the edge
resulting in Pearl Shoal Waterfall
Long Lake
Five Colored Pond that never freeze in winter due to underground water oozing through from
Long Lake
5 Flowers Lake
water is clear enough to show fallen tree trunks
Shuzheng Waterfall
Tibetan houses
Tibetan pagodas with prayer flags
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