Jiuzhaigou, a magical land in China's Sichuan Province, is a shining jewel that attracts countless tourists from all over the world, including many American travelers. For foreign visitors planning to visit Jiuzhaigou, knowing the altitude of Jiuzhaigou is a crucial part of travel preparation.
The Jiuzhaigou Nature Reserve is characterized by a high south and low north terrain, with complex and varied topography. The northern edge of the Jiuzhaigou Valley is at a relatively low altitude of about 2000 meters. The peaks and ridges in the central part of the scenic area have an elevation of more than 4,000 meters, and the southern edge of the area has an elevation of more than 4,500 meters. The average altitude of the entire scenic area is about 3000 meters, which is a plateau area.
Such altitude will have a certain impact on the body of tourists. The most common is the plateau reaction. Plateau reaction is usually due to the human body from the low altitude area quickly into the high altitude area, the body can not adapt to the low oxygen environment and produce a series of symptoms. Common symptoms include headache, dizziness, shortness of breath, rapid heartbeat, loss of appetite, drowsiness and so on. Generally speaking, people who have been living in the plains for a long time suddenly come to Jiuzhaigou, which is more than 3,000 meters above sea level, and the probability of having a plateau reaction is relatively high. Moreover, men tend to react more strongly than women, and young people are more sensitive than the elderly.
However, there is no need to worry too much. As long as you are well prepared, most people can cope with it. For example, before departure, you can do some adaptive exercise in advance to enhance your physical fitness. After arriving at Jiuzhaigou, don't rush into strenuous activities, first rest and adjust at lower altitude places such as Jiuzhaigou Kou to give your body a time to adapt. At the same time, pay attention to maintain sufficient sleep, avoid overwork, and try to choose light, easy-to-digest food on the diet.
In addition, Jiuzhaigou's high altitude creates its unique and stunning natural scenery. At high altitude, the sky is exceptionally blue and the clouds seem to be just out of reach. The mountains are covered with snow all year round, and shine with silver color under the sunlight. The crystal-clear alpine lakes, like jewels, are set in the land, and the lakes show colorful colors as the light and seasons change, like a dream.
In short, Jiuzhaigou may be at a high altitude, but the unique beauty and extraordinary experience it offers is definitely worth exploring. As long as you know the information in advance and are prepared, foreign travelers will be able to make unforgettable memories in this paradise on earth. Whether strolling by the tranquil lake or enjoying the majestic waterfalls, you can feel the unique charm of Jiuzhaigou given by nature at high altitude.
