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Gonggang Ridge, Aba Tibetan and Qiang Prefecture, Sichuan Province, China
Near to Jiuzhaigou Valley, a serene land with sparkling blue lakes, primitive forests, stunning waterfalls, snow-capped mountains
At the border of Jiuzhaigou Country and Songpan Country, Ganhaizi National Forest Park is another must-see attraction in Jiuzhaigou Scenic Area. The park is 20km away from Jiuzhaigou Valley and 60km away from Jiuzhaigou Huanglong Airport. Ganhaizi is also named Fangcao Lake and used to be an alpine lake (at an average altitude of 2200m / 7218 feet), but gradually turned to be ‘a dry lake' because of geological change causing a much bigger outfall. Today, Ganhaizi scenic area is not longer dry, but full of crystal lakes, clear streams and tinkling brooks, with the snow-capped mountains afar as the background.
The entrance ticket to Jiuzhaigou National Park has included a visit to Ganhaizi National Forest Park. The major lakes including Jin Xiniu Hai (Golden Rhinoceros Lake), Fangcao Lake and Jiuqucai River (Nine Blends Colorful Lake) are surrounded by overlapping mountains and massive valleys. There are waterfalls of difference sizes and rare plan species hidden in the primitive forests.
Not regular bus has linked JIuzhaigou and Ganhaizi directly. You can 1) take a Jiuzhaigou to Chuanzhusi Town (or Songpan Country) bus, and get off at Ganhaizi. 2) Take a taxi or charter bus. The two places are approximately 20km apart. The taxi fee is around RMB50yuan.
For those who plan a trip to Ganhaizi National Park, you can book your hotel in Jiuzhaigou Valley or Chuanzhusi Town. Both of the two places offer various kinds of accommodations. Or you can stay at InterContinental Resort Jiuzhai Paradise (five-star), which is a short distance to Ganhaizi.
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