Five-Colour Pond
五彩池
A small lake about 1 km north of Long Lake at the bottom of Zechawa Valley. Travertine deposits, algae and moss give its water a vivid mix of sapphire blue, emerald green and goose yellow. It is the most colorful pool in Jiuzhaigou.
The Five-Colour Pond lies in Zechawa Valley, about 1 km north of Long Lake. It covers only about 5,600 square meters and is one of the smallest lakes in Jiuzhaigou. Yet many people consider it the most vividly colored spot in the entire park. Travertine deposits on the lake bed, along with algae and moss, give the water a mix of sapphire blue, emerald green and goose yellow in the sunlight. The water is clear to the bottom and never freezes. There is a wooden boardwalk and viewing platform beside the pool, and photos taken from above show the layers of color best. The light is best on clear days from morning to midday. How to visit: take the sightseeing bus to Long Lake, walk down the trail for about 15–20 minutes to the Five-Colour Pond after exploring Long Lake, and then take the bus back to Nuorilang from the Five-Colour Pond stop. The trail goes downhill, so the walk back up is more tiring. Admission is included in the Jiuzhaigou park ticket. Tips: the viewing platform is extremely crowded in peak season, so do not occupy it for long when taking photos.
Opening hours
Follows Jiuzhaigou scenic area hours, 07:00–17:00
Nearby sights
- Long Lake
- Seasonal Lakes
- Primeval Forest
- Swan Lake & Fragrant Hill Lake
- Arrow Bamboo Lake
- Panda Lake & Panda Lake Falls
- Five Flower Lake (Wuhua Hai)
- Mirror Lake