Ganhaizi National Forest Park

Overview
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.

What to See
Ganhaizi is beautiful all year round, yet features different kinds of scenery in different seasons. Everything is green in spring. The world is warm, and you can feel it. While in summer, the ground is covered with little wild flowers, and flocks of cattle, sheep and horses enjoy the grasslands and are running happily and freely. Ganhaizi National Forest Park is a dreamland in autumn, because of the fall foliage of all colors, and become a tranquil place that seems disappear into the mountains.

Where to Stay
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.   

Information
Location: Gonggang Ridge, Aba Tibetan and Qiang Prefecture, Sichuan Province, China
Opening Time: 08:30-17:00
Time for visiting: 2-3 hours
Ticket Price: Free (included in the Jiuzhaigou National Park Ticket)