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Jiuzhaigou Valley
Updated: Jul 9, 2018
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Jiuzhaigou Valley [Photo/VCG]
Jiuzhaigou Valley is part of the Min Mountains on the edge of the Qinghai-Tibet plateau, stretching over 72,000 hectares in the northern part of Sichuan province. It is known for its many multi-level waterfalls, colorful lakes, and snow-capped peaks.
It was inscribed by UNESCO as a World Natural Heritage Site in 1992.
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