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A journey made your own

Jiuzhaigou, lakes and valleys

Jiuzhaigou. Thoughtful stays, personal guiding and space to enjoy the journey.

Suggested length
5 days · adaptable from 4–7 days
Suggested seasons
spring / summer / autumn
Your journey
Itinerary idea · adapt it to your own bookings
The suggested rhythm

Your journey, chapter by chapter.

This is an itinerary idea, not a fixed departure. The hotels below are suggestions; availability, travel times and experiences are confirmed when your route is arranged.

Villa terrace at Rissai Valley, a Ritz-Carlton Reserve
Photo: Ritz-Carlton Reserve · All rights reserved

Villa terrace at Rissai Valley, a Ritz-Carlton Reserve

Days 1–3 · Jiuzhaigou

Give the valley two mornings.

Arrive with a private road transfer and use two separate park days rather than racing between lakes. Public park buses remain part of the visit; the luxury is in pacing, guiding outside restricted areas and the resort afterwards.

Suggested stay: Rissai Valley, a Ritz-Carlton Reserve ↗

See the journey

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What to include in your proposal

Tell us which hotels and room categories appeal to you, whether you want a private guide throughout, and which experiences are essential. Ask for an itemised quote covering accommodation, domestic transport, transfers, guiding, admissions and any dining or spa reservations.

International flights, permits where required, insurance and cancellation terms should be discussed explicitly. Nothing on this page represents confirmed inventory or a guaranteed inclusion.