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Jiuzhaigou
Jiuzhaigou (pronounced ; ; ) is a nature reserve and national park located in the north of Sichuan province, China.
Jiuzhaigou Valley is part of the Min Mountains on the edge of the Tibetan Plateau and stretches over . It is known for its many multi-level waterfalls, colorful lakes, and snow-capped peaks. Its elevation ranges from .
Jiuzhaigou Valley was inscribed by UNESCO as a World Heritage Site in 1992 and a World Biosphere Reserve in 1997. It belongs to the category V (Protected Landscape) in the IUCN system of protected area categorization.
Jiuzhaigou (disambiguation)
Jiuzhaigou most commonly refers to the Jiuzhaigou Nature Reserve in northwestern Sichuan, China.
Jiuzhaigou may also refer to:
- Jiuzhaigou County, containing the nature reserve
- Jiuzhai Huanglong Airport, occasionally Jiuzhaigou [Huanglong] Airport