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Jiuzhaigou
China, an East Asian country is one of the world’s oldest civilizations. It has a vast cultural history of more than five thousand years and an outstanding natural beauty. On the other hand, this country has remained a comparatively isolated and secluded one, and being a land of mystery, this country is not known to the western half of the world. However, China is rapidly developing and has grown in the phase of modernization, with an immense speed and is also welcoming the outer world to interact and do business with them.
Jiuzhaigou is a deep valley of striking natural beauty, roughly 620 square kilometers in area in north Sichuan. It is a national park and has also been acknowledged a UNESCO, United Nations Educational, Scientific and Cultural Organization, World Heritage site. This name refers to the 9 Tibetan villages which are located in the valley. The valley has a range of natural scenery that includes waterfalls, lakes, snowy mountains and lush green forests. There are also more than hundred lakes of a variety of sizes and shapes which sparkle with shining colors.
The main scenic spot that spans 80 kilometers consists of three Y shaped gullies called Rize, Shuzheng and Zechawa. The altitude of the highest peak is 4,700 meters above sea level. One hundred and eighteen lakes are inlaid amongst the high mountains and cliffs like strings of pearl necklaces. Between every lake are ten waterfalls with close by carbonic calcifications which dazzle with color in the sunshine.
Jiuzhaigou is definitely one of the popular tourist attractions in China. It is worth paying a visit while touring the country. This place will leave a pleasing and unforgettable memory and justify the proud cultural tradition of China.
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