Seasonal Lakes
季节海
A string of seasonal lakes in Zharawa Valley; they swell in the rainy season and expose grassy shoals in the dry season, so the scenery changes with the seasons.
The Seasonal Lakes lie within Zhachawa Valley and are divided into the Upper, Middle and Lower Seasonal Lakes. They are fed entirely by rainfall and snowmelt. In summer and autumn the lakes are broad and emerald green, while in winter and spring the water level drops, and the lakes can dry up into meadows. Autumn color on the surrounding slopes is especially vivid. The Seasonal Lakes are usually passed on the sightseeing bus round trip to Changhai (Long Lake). You can stop near the Lower Seasonal Lake to take photos, or treat it as a side stop when touring Zhachawa Valley. No dedicated time needs to be set aside.
Opening hours
Open with Jiuzhaigou scenic area
Nearby sights
- Panda Lake & Panda Lake Falls
- Five Flower Lake (Wuhua Hai)
- Arrow Bamboo Lake
- Mirror Lake
- Pearl Shoal Waterfall
- Swan Lake & Fragrant Hill Lake
- Nuorilang Waterfall
- Rhinoceros Lake