Jiulong County
A hidden county on the southern slopes of Gongga Mountain, where Wuxu Lake and Lieta Lake mirror snow peaks and forest, and autumn colors are especially enchanting.
Jiulong County belongs to Garzê Tibetan Autonomous Prefecture, Sichuan Province, in the southeast of the prefecture on the southern slopes of Gongga Mountain, between the Yalong and Dadu rivers. The terrain is highly varied, with plenty of forests and alpine lakes. Wuxu Lake is the best-known local sight, with clear water surrounded by primeval forest and snow peaks; alpine lakes such as Lieta Lake are also beautiful. The area is home to the Yi, Tibetan and other ethnic groups. Summer and autumn are the best times to visit, with autumn foliage at its most brilliant. You can reach it by road from Kangding, Shimian or Xichang; there are many mountain roads, so drive carefully.