Zharu Valley & Zharu Monastery
扎如沟
The fourth valley near the Jiuzhaigou entrance, where Zharu Monastery, a Bon school Tibetan temple, sits at the valley mouth; it offers small-group eco-hikes and mountain kora circuits.
Zharu Valley lies just east of the Jiuzhaigou entrance. It is the only one of the four main valleys in Jiuzhaigou without a sightseeing bus route, and it preserves primeval forest, alpine meadows and Tibetan culture. At the valley mouth stands Zharu Monastery, the largest Bon monastery in the Jiuzhaigou area, where you can walk the prayer wheels. The scenic area offers limited-capacity eco-hikes and the “Zharu Mountain Kora” experience. These must be booked in advance through the official platform and led by a guide, with fees charged separately; availability varies by season. It suits visitors who want to avoid the crowds and learn more about Tibetan culture.
Opening hours
Monastery approx. 08:00–18:00; hiking requires booking
Nearby sights
- The Mystery of Tibet
- Bonsai Shoal
- Shuzheng Lakes
- Reed Lake
- Double Dragon Lake
- Sparkling Lake
- Sleeping Dragon Lake
- Shuzheng Tibetan Village