Huanglongjiuzhai Railway Station, opened since August 30, 2024, has became the nearest railway station to both Huanglong Scenic Area & Jiuzhaigou Valley. It has regular bullet trains to or from Chengdu East & Shuangliu Airport Train Station. More importantly, Huanglongjiuzhai Station offers bus connections to Huanglong Scenic Area, and Jiuzhaigou Valley Park.
After arriving at Huanglongjiuzhai Station, foreign tourits can exit from the station then go upstairs to find the bus parking lots, where there are through buses connected to Huanglong Scenic Spot. The bus journey takes about 40 minutes and the fare is CNY 28 per person.
You can buy tickets at the tourists center or ticket office in front of the train station.
Unfortunately, at the time of writing, Jack can not find any online ticket booking service for the bus route from Huanglongjiuzhai Station to Huanglong, or vice verse. I will add it if it has been available.
- Through bus to Jiuzhaigou Valley: The bus ride from Huanglongjiuzhai Station to Jiuzhaigou Valley takes about 2 hrs, CNY 51/p.
- Through bus to Huanglong: If you’re headed to Huanglong, the bus ride is even shorter—just about 40-50 minutes, CNY 28/p.
- Bus bus tickets online: www.trip.com/bus/huanglongjiuzhai-jiuzhaigou-ticket (only for Huanglongjiuzhai – Jiuzhaigou Valley bus route)
Bus Connection Huanglongjiuzhai – Jiuzhaigou Valley
Trip.com affiliated with China’s Ctrip Group, provides booking service for the through bus service from Huanglongjiuzhai Railway Station to Jiuzhaigou. You can choose from various bus options, including:
- Ordinary Bus (39-50 seats)
- Nanny Bus (34-37 seats, 2+1 configuration)
- Business Car (7-9 seats)
- Sedan (5 seats)
The buses depart at various times throughout the day, ensuring flexibility for your travel plans:
| From – To | Deapture time |
|---|---|
| Huanglongjiuzhai to Jiuzhaigou Valley bus | 09:40 11:40 12:50 13:50 15:30 17:40 18:40 |
| Jiuzhaigou Valley to Huanglongjiuzhai bus | 05:20 07:00 08:00 10:00 10:30 13:30 14:50 |
| You can buy tickets online at www.trip.com/bus/huanglongjiuzhai-jiuzhaigou-tickets.htm | |
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To secure your seat, you must purchase your bus ticket in advance on the day of use, according to local time. Here’s what you need to know about the booking process:
- Ticketing Time: On average, tickets are issued within 1 second, making the process quick and efficient.
- Redemption: There’s no need for physical ticket redemption. Your booking can be verified and used with your contact details.
Booking Verification
You will need to provide the following information for booking verification:
- Contact Mobile Number
- Traveler’s Mobile Number
- Name Provided During Booking
Pick-up and Drop-off Points
- Pick-up Point: Huanglongjiuzhai Station High-speed Railway Station parking lot.
- Drop-off Points in Jiuzhaigou: Luneng Town Bridge, Qianguqing parking lot, opposite to Tiantangkou Moon Bay parking lot, Orange Hotel, or Xingyu Hotel.
Communication
You will receive a phone call or SMS notification before 22:00 the night before your trip. It’s essential to check your SMS for any updates or changes to your booking.
Trusted Online Ticket Agents:
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Option 2: Trip.com is an internatioal brand owned by Ctrip Group, China's largest online travel booking platform. Trip.com offers booking service for flight, train, hotel, activities, etc
