Introduction
Although there is no direct high-speed train connecting Leshan and Jiuzhaigou, you can easily travel between these two destinations by taking a combination of trains and buses via Chengdu East and Huanglongjiuzhai Station.
Step 1: Take a Train from Leshan to Chengdu East
As there is no direct trains linking Leshan with Jiuzhaigou. You’ll need to catch a high-speed train from Leshan Railway Station to Chengdu East Station. There are 57 daily trains running between these two stations, with the journey taking approximately 50-60 minutes. Also, be sure to allow at least 30 minutes for the transfer at Chengdu East Station.
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Step 2: Connected Train from Chengdu East Station to Huanglongjiuzhai
Once you arrive at Chengdu East Station, you will need to transfer to another high-speed train heading to Huanglongjiuzhai Railway Station. With the opening of Huanglongjiuzhai Railway Station on August 30, 2024, this station has replaced the older Zhenjiangguan Station and is now the closest railway station to both Jiuzhaigou Valley and Huanglong Scenic Area. There are 7 daily trains from Chengdu East to Huanglongjiuzhai, and the journey takes about 1.5 to 2 hours. Ticket prices range from CNY 128 to CNY 144.
Step 3: Huanglongjiuzhai Station to Jiuzhaigou / Huanglong Scenic Area by Bus
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
Inclusions:
- One-way direct ticket from Huanglongjiuzhai High-Speed Railway Station to Jiuzhaigou
- Pick-up and Drop-off Points:
- Pick-up: Huanglongjiuzhai High-Speed Railway Station parking lot
- Drop-off: Luneng Town Bridge, Qianguqing parking lot, opposite Tiantangkou Moon Bay parking lot, Orange Hotel, Xingyu Hotel
- Notification: You will receive a phone call or SMS before 22:00 the night before your trip
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