Water in layers
Jiuzhaigou's colour comes from a staircase of travertine barriers, fallen trees and clear water moving slowly from lake to lake.
Jiuzhaigou is a Y-shaped valley with 108 lakes and a series of travertine barriers. Three Tibetan villages remain inside the scenic area.
Jiuzhaigou's colour comes from a staircase of travertine barriers, fallen trees and clear water moving slowly from lake to lake.