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In which city is Jiuzhaigou located? What other attractions are there besides Jiuzhaigou?
The water wasn't blue. It was turquoise. Teal. Cobalt. All three at once, shifting every…
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How Big Are the Fish in the Three Gorges Reservoir After 20 Years?
Every year during the rainy season, the Yangtze River region suffers from severe flooding. The…
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Will Jiuzhaigou Disappear?
After 400 million years of growth shaped by endless destruction and rebirth, Jiuzhaigou has never…
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Chengdu/Leshan/Emeishan: The 7-Day China Itinerary That Made Me Forget About Jet Lag
Introduction: Why This Route Steals Hearts I'll be honest—I was terrified about my first trip…
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Mountains Can Wait, But Not the Water: Why I Chose Jiuzhaigou Over Zhangjiajie
That day in Jiuzhaigou, I met an old man from California. His name was Mike,…
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Where Yaks Roam: The Hidden Grasslands Most Jiuzhaigou Visitors Miss
I'll never forget the moment I stepped off the crowded boardwalk at Jiuzhaigou and onto…
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Jiuzhaigou in April: Why I Chose the Secret Season Over Summer Crowds
I Almost Made the Same Mistake Everyone Makes When I started planning my trip to…
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Chongqing and Jiuzhaigou: I Wasn’t Ready for Either
The map app said I was at my destination. I looked around. Nothing. Then I…
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I Flew 24 Hours to See a Lake. Here’s Why You Should Too
At 9:19 PM on August 8, 2017, a 7.0-magnitude earthquake struck Jiuzhaigou. Sparkling Lake dried…
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Chengdu and Jiuzhaigou in 14 Days: What American Travelers Actually Need to Know
I remember standing in a Chengdu teahouse, watching an old man practice tai chi while…