How to Spend 3 Days in Reergai - A Complete Itinerary for Reergai

Day 1 | Morning

Zoige Flower Lake

Opening Hours: Open from 1/1-12/31(Off Season),9:00am-5:30pm;Open from 1/1-12/31(Peak Season),6:30am-8:00pm

Ticket Price: 110 RMB

Recommended Length of Stay: 1-2 Hours

Location: Near 213 National Road, Ruoergai County, Aba Tibetan and Qiang Autonomous Prefecture

The Zoige Flower Lake is located in the Re'er Dam Grassland at north of the Zoige County. The shore is densely reeded and the Flower Lake is named after a small white flower in the lake. In addition, here is the place to watch the black-necked cranes, which are under special state protection. Huahu Lake is tremendous, and the submerged is an incomprehensible marsh. Under the daylight, the water surface reflects distinctive splendor and is loaded with hearts. The lake is encompassed by huge rich reeds, which are influencing with the breeze, mirroring the quietness and changes of the lake.

Reviews from Real Guests:

Kenny Traveler: Seeing such a vast grassland for the first time in my life!

Day 1 | Afternoon

Now we come to another great highlight in the city: Yellow River Jiuqu Diyiwan.

Yellow River Jiuqu Diyiwan

Opening Hours: Open from 6:30am-8:00pm

Ticket Price: 60 RMB

Recommended Length of Stay: 5-5 Hours

Location: 9 km west of Tangke Township, Zoige County, Aba Tibetan and Qiang Autonomous Prefecture

The Yellow River merges with Baihe River in Tangke Township, Zoige County, Sichuan Province, forming the Yellow River Jiuqu First Bay. Here, visitors can enjoy the peculiar and splendid natural landscape. It is also a location that photographers love. To see the Yellow River Jiuqu First Bay, you can climb the stairs or take the elevator and then you can reach the viewing platform. The scenery on the viewing platform will let you forget all your troubles. This is a great place to watch the sunset. The wandering Yellow River is especially enchanting in the afterglow of sunset.

Reviews from Real Guests:

Kenny Traveler: It's a tired line, but the scenery is not good, it's worth a visit.

Day 1 | Evening

Don’t forget to book Ganhai Forest Mountain Villa in advance, because all the tourists head to Yellow River Jiuqu Diyiwan love staying at it.

Ganhai Forest Mountain Villa

The Ganhai Forest Mountain Villa is a great choice for guests looking for accommodation in Jiuzhaigou, having been recently opened in 2022.

From the hotel, Jiuzhai Huanglong Airport is approximately 62km away. Jiuzhai Huanglong Airport is the closest option for those who prefer to fly, approximately 62km away. There is no shortage of things to see in the area, with the 九寨溝愛情海露營地, Dry Sea and Ganhaizi National Forest Park all nearby.

At the end of a busy day, travelers can unwind and relax in the hotel or go out and enjoy the city. This Jiuzhaigou hotel features parking on site.

According to our trusted guests, the facilities at this hotel are first-rate.

Day 2 | Morning

Gandansaichi Temple

Opening Hours: Open from 8:00am-5:00pm

Ticket Price: 30 RMB

Recommended Length of Stay: 1-2 Hours

Location: In Langmusi Town, Luqu County, Gannan Tibetan Autonomous PrefectureIn Langmusi Town, Luqu County, Gannan Tibetan Autonomous Prefecture

Gandan Saichi Monastery is located on the side of Gansu Province. It was founded in the thirteenth year of Shengtulong in the Tibetan calendar (1748 AD). It is the largest monastery of Tibetan Buddhism (Gelug Sect). There are more than ten buildings including Dajing Hall, Maitreya Hall, Jinwa Hall, Xubujing Hall, Longevity Hall, Matou Mingwang Hall, Zen Harmony Pagoda, etc., as well as Wensi, Xubu, Kalachakra, Medicine, Woodblock Printing Jing and other five colleges.

Day 2 | Afternoon

Ge'erdi Temple nearby is the top choice before you leave Gandansaichi Temple and hit the road.

Ge'erdi Temple

Opening Hours: Open from 8:00am-5:00pm

Recommended Length of Stay: 3-4 Hours

Location: Langmusizhen, Luqu, Gannan, Gansu, China

The full name of Geerdi Temple is Dacangna Mo Geerdi Temple. It is located in Ruoergai County, close to Langmusi Town. It is one of the two well-known temples in Langmusi Town. It has 18 branch temples under its jurisdiction. A large and influential Gelug monastery. Dacang Namo means Tiger's Nest Fairy in Tibetan. "Tiger Cave Fairy" is a famous landscape in Langmusi Town, located in the karst cave at the source of Bailong River. According to legend, there has always been a fierce tiger inside. It was tamed by Guru Rinpoche when he came here to subdue demons and turned the tiger into a fairy. There is a stalactite resembling a goddess in the upper part of the cave. The local Tibetans regard it as a god and often come to kowtow and pray for safety. Geerti Monastery is well-known in Tibetan areas, because the temple enshrines the flesh and spirit pagoda of the fifth living Buddha of the monastery, Geerti. The fifth living Buddha of Gerdi was born in 1681 and passed away in 1775. Its body spiritual pagoda is enshrined in a small courtyard on the top of the mountain, and its appearance is very plain, just like the courtyard of an ordinary dwelling. There were people at the gate of the courtyard, and there were many people in the courtyard turning their prayers.

Day 2 | Evening

After visiting the glorious Ge'erdi Temple, Conrad Jiuzhaigou nearby is the best place to stay.

Conrad Jiuzhaigou

Opened in 2021, the Conrad Jiuzhaigou is a great accommodation choice in Jiuzhaigou.

This hotel is located near many of Jiuzhaigou's attractions including 九寨藏羌非遺博物館, 格林7號營地 and 九寨魯能勝地.

This hotel makes a great place to kick back and relax after a long day of sightseeing. This Jiuzhaigou hotel features parking on site.

If you are looking for a convenient place to stay, our guests have told us that this location is excellent. For guests traveling with families, this hotel is consistently one of the most popular choices.

Day 3 | Morning

Namo Grand Canyon

Opening Hours: Open 24 hours

Ticket Price: Free

Recommended Length of Stay: 4-5 Hours

Location: North of Ruoergai County, Zoige County 624500, China

The Namo Grand Canyon is located in the area where the Namogardi Temple is located in the northern part of Ruoergai County, 90 kilometers away from the county seat. Namo Grand Canyon is adjacent to Langmusi Temple in Sichuan, and you can see it in a short distance by walking along the path to the Bailong River. The entrance to the canyon is covered with colorful prayer flags. Looking up, there is a serene and elegant view of the sky from the well. The rocky path extends deep into the canyon, and there are abrupt rocks on both sides. There is a cave under the cliff to the right of the entrance to the valley. The entrance of the cave is flat and low. There are often believers burning cypress incense in front of the entrance. This is the legendary fairy cave. From the fairy cave, on the cliff at the entrance of the cave, there are also stone holes where the gods tied the deer, the three claw marks left by the tiger jumping over the cave, the footprints of the lotus Buddha, the disaster relief triangle box, and the stone hole for begging for children and women. Wait, the whole cliff is engraved with magical stories. Opposite the Fairy Cave is the Panlong Cave. The cave is not large. There is a white dragon clearly floating on the stone slab inside the cave. Going down from the Panlong Cave and moving forward, a dam blocks the stream into a small lake. The water in the lake is as blue as the blue, and the breeze is gentle, but the breeze can't bear it. Walking along the shore of the lake, it gets narrower and narrower, and when you turn around the canyon, you will see the source of the creek. The source is gurgling from several springs on both sides of the cliff. The local people call this spring "Naixi" (holy water), which is the source of the Bailong River. Standing on the rocky beach and looking up to the left, there is a cave on the steep hillside overlooking the spring. Cross the source and go inward, the cliffs are overhanging rocks, the perilous peaks stand tall, and they go straight to the sky. There are many shapes of pinnacles, including Eagle Cliffs and Pigeon Caves. The scenery in the canyon is very good, and the difficulty is not high. It is suitable for short-term hiking for people of all ages and physical strength.

Day 3 | Afternoon

Ruo'ergai Wetland (sichuanduan) nearby is the top choice before you leave Namo Grand Canyon and hit the road.

Ruo'ergai Wetland (sichuanduan)

Opening Hours: Open 24 hours

Recommended Length of Stay: 1-1 Days

Location: Within Zoige County, Sichuan Province

Ruoergai Wetland (Sichuan section) is located in Aba, where the water and grass are lush, the scenery is pleasant, and there is a huge lawn, which is an ideal place for family trips.

* All reviews in the blog are machine-translated.