Natural Resources

Jiuzhaigou: A Masterpiece of Nature In the southern section of the Minshan Mountain Range in the northwest of Sichuan Province, China, lies a natural wonder known as the "Fairy Tale World" - Jiuzhaigou. This place is not only a national 5A-level tourist attraction but also a World Natural Heritage site, a national key scenic area, a national nature reserve, a national geological park, and a World Network of Biosphere Reserves. Jiuzhaigou, with its unique natural landscapes and rich cultural resources, has attracted countless visitors to explore. Geographic Location and Landforms Jiuzhaigou is located in the Zhangzha Town, Jiuzhaigou County, Aba Tibetan and Qiang Autonomous Prefecture, Sichuan Province, about 400 kilometers away from Chengdu. The terrain here is higher in the south and lower in the north, with deep valleys and a significant difference in elevation. The altitude at the north edge of Jiuzhaigou mouth is about 2000 meters, the central ridges are all above 4000 meters, and the southern edge reaches more than 4500 meters. The main ditch is more than 30 kilometers long, with a total area of 65074.7 hectares. Jiuzhaigou is located in the transition zone from the Qinghai-Tibet Plateau to the Sichuan Basin, with a complex geological…