Huanglongjiuzhai Railway Station
- Station name: Huanglongjiuzhai Railway Station (Huanglongjiuzhai)
- Chinese name: 黄龙九寨站
- Location: Songpan County, Aba, Sichuan Province
- Opening date: 30, August, 2024
Latest news: Huanglongjiuzhai Station & Songpan Railway Station starts operation on 30 August, 2024. There are 6 trains running between Chengdu East & Huanglongjiuzhai Station, with one from Shuangliu Airport Station.
Huanglongjiuzhai Railway Station (Huanglongjiuzhai) is located in Songpan County, Aba Tibetan-Qiang Autonomous Prefecture, Sichuan Province. It is a train station on the Chengdu-Huangshiguan section of the Sichuan-Qinghai Railway. It is the nearest station to Jiuzhaigou Valley Scenic Area and Huanglong Scenic Area.
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Huanglongjiuzhai Station is approximately 130 km from the county town of Jiuzhaigou, which takes about 3 hours by car. It is also about 85 km from the entrance gate of Jiuzhaigou Scenic Area, which takes about 2 hours by car. The distance to Huanglong Scenic Area is about 25 kilometers, which takes about half an hour by car.
Initially, the station was named Chuanzhusi Railway Station but was later renamed Huanglongjiuzhai Railway Station. It is expected to open and start operation at the end of 2024. After its opening, there will be high-speed trains operating between Chengdu East Railway Station and Huanglongjiuzhai Station, taking approximately one and a half hours. There will also be high-speed trains operating between Sanxingdui and Huanglongjiuzhai Station. Upon arrival at Huanglongjiuzhai Station, travelers can take a shuttle bus to the entrance of Jiuzhaigou Valley. It will provide a convenient option for tourists to travel from Chengdu to Jiuzhaigou by high-speed train.
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Huanglongjiuzhai – Jiuzhaigou Valley Bus Booking Online
Once arriving in Huanglongjiuzhai Station after disembarking from the train, you need to catch a through bus from Huanglongjiuzhai to either Jiuzhaigou Valley or the Huanglong Scenic Area.
Bus tickets can be booked at the ticket office in front of the train station, or buy online through Trip.com, a popular platform affiliated with Ctrip Group, China’s leading online travel agency. It is advisable to book in advance online as the route is very popular.
- 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
Jack’s 2-Day Mini Itinerary: Huanglong & Jiuzhaigou from Chengdu
Traveler: Jack | Dates: March 30–31, 2025
Day 1: Chengdu → Huanglong → Jiuzhaigou
- 07:00: Depart hotel near Chunxi Road.
- 07:20: Take Chengdu Metro Line 2 to Chengdu East Railway Station (6 stops, ~20 mins).
- 08:36: Board high-speed train C16 to Huanglong-Jiuzhaigou Station (2h35m).
- 11:11: Arrive at Huanglong-Jiuzhaigou Station. Take escalator to station square.
- 11:35: Catch Jiuzhaigou Travel Group shuttle (28 RMB, 40 mins) to Huanglong National Park.
- 12:15–17:00: Explore Huanglong:
- Buy oxygen canister and cable car ticket at Huanglong Cableway Service Center.
- Cable car → sightseeing bus → hike to Huanglongsi Temple & Colorful Pool (750m walk).
- Descend on foot (snow-covered trails in March; summer/autumn recommended).
Day 2: Jiuzhaigou Valley
- Full Day: Explore Jiuzhaigou’s lakes, waterfalls, and forests.
- Key Tips:
- Start early to maximize time.
- Allocate a full day for Jiuzhaigou's vast scenery.
Key Reminders
- ⚠️ Altitude Sickness: Carry oxygen canisters; move slowly.
- 🚌 Transport: Use official Jiuzhaigou Travel Group shuttles.
- 📅 Best Season: June–October for vibrant pools and waterfalls.
- ⏰ Timing: Arrive at Huanglong before 16:00 (last entry).
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