Visit the Jiuzhaigou Valley lakes

“Next up is Five Flower Lake, the most beautiful multi-colored lake in Jiuzhaigou in my opinion, and definitely the highlight of my trip here. [...] When sunlight hits it just right, the lake bed lights up with patches of deep blue, emerald green, gold, and even light red, making it look like a giant watercolor painting. If you look closely into the clear water, you can also see ancient, sunken tree trunks on the lake bottom. The trees around the lake, green in summer and golden in autumn, also reflect beautifully in the water, creating a dreamlike scenery that doesn't feel like China at all. It feels more like the Alps in Europe! This is the place that made it all worthwhile for me. The Five Flower Lake is truly breathtaking to see!”

“I started the first day at Jiuzhaigou by concentrating on Rize Valley ... and ended up walking far more than anticipated with the 21,000 steps on boardwalk or tarmac leaving my feet very sore - the boots I was wearing were for trails not constant pounding on hard flat surfaces. The major upside diverting my mind from the discomfort was of course the amazing scenery! [...] This valley also contains what is for me the most stunning (colour-wise) of the lakes, the incredible (and wildly popular) 'Multi-Coloured Lake'”

“I just got back from a trip to Jiuzhaigou in Sichuan, China, and it’s honestly one of the most breathtaking places I’ve ever seen. I had seen plenty of photos online before going, but they don’t come close to the real thing. The water there isn’t just blue,it’s layers of turquoise, emerald, and crystal clear reflections of the mountains and trees. It almost looks unreal.”