Back from Jiuzhaigou, think twice before bringing kids during summer vacation...

Jiuzhaigou in summer💦 is simply a fairy-tale retreat! Azure lakes, emerald forests, and cascading waterfalls—every frame looks like a storybook world🏞. Bringing kids here not only lets them enjoy the 22°C coolness but also witness the ever-changing colors of Five-Color Pond under sunlight—they'll be exclaiming "wow" nonstop! However, the altitude is a bit high, so prepare oxygen in advance and take it slow for a more comfortable trip~ ✔️ Jiuzhaigou's altitude is over 2,000m, with the highest point exceeding 3,000m—altitude sickness is rare!🙅‍♀️ Avoid jumping or intense activities upon arrival. ✔️ For altitude concerns, bring oxygen cans, cola, chocolate🍫, etc., to replenish sugar anytime. ✔️ Transportation🚝: Chengdu has direct high-speed trains to Jiuzhaigou Huanglong Station! Then take a 1H bus to Jiuzhaigou. ✔️ Children under 6 years old or 1.2m in height get free admission and shuttle bus tickets. ✔️ Jiuzhaigou is vast—recommend 2 days to explore both valleys thoroughly! ✔️ Strollers not recommended—too many boardwalks and stairs make it exhausting. ✔️ Big temperature difference between day and night🥶—pack warm clothes. ✔️ Strong UV—sun protection is a must⛱️. ✔️ For better photos, wear light-colored outfits or shawls. ✔️ Dining options inside (Nuorilang Center) or bring your own snacks for convenience. ✔️ We stayed at Conrad Jiuzhaigou🏡—20min from the park! Surrounded by greenery🌿 with distant snow-capped mountain views🏔️—so relaxing! The hotel is super photogenic, featuring Tibetan-Qiang ethnic style and a massive outdoor terrace. 🌿 Our itinerary: D1: Chengdu airport pickup—Shu Yan Fu Evening at Shu Yan Fu, an immersive Chinese-themed dining experience. D2: Sanxingdui—Sanxingdui archaeological simulation—Shufeng Yayun Sichuan Opera face-changing Morning: Expert-guided Sanxingdui tour🎭 Afternoon: Bronze-making + ancient jade crafting at Sanxingdui archaeological workshop Evening: Sichuan Opera face-changing show🔥 D3: Panda Base—high-speed train—Jiuzhaigou Morning: Visit giant pandas🐼 at Chengdu Panda Base Afternoon: Take train to Jiuzhaigou D4: Jiuzhaigou VIP day tour (includes Tibetan costume photoshoot) VIP shuttle access—shorter queues! Includes Tibetan outfit photoshoot. D5: Horseback riding in Zhongzhagou—Tibetan home visit—Chengdu airport drop-off Morning: Horseback riding🐎, then visit a Tibetan family for butter tea, barley wine, and tsampa.