Tickets and booking
Long Lake carries no separate charge: admission is included in the Jiuzhaigou Valley Scenic and Historic Interest Area ticket. The valley’s posted note says it implements limited time-period opening, with partial landscapes reopened on a trial basis since September 27, 2019 — so what is accessible, and when, can shift. The recorded information describes no reservation or timed-ticket mechanism; treat booking the valley ticket ahead of your visit as ordinary common sense for a ticketed scenic area, not as a documented requirement. To confirm current access arrangements before you go, call the scenic area at 0837-7739753.
Entrance and routes
Long Lake sits inside Jiuzhaigou Valley Scenic and Historic Interest Area, in Zhangzha Town, Jiuzhaigou County, Aba Tibetan and Qiang Autonomous Prefecture, Sichuan. The recorded access note is simple: once inside the scenic area, the lake is reachable on foot. No trailheads, gate-to-lake distances or internal shuttle stops are on file, so build your route on the valley’s official signage on the day, and confirm specifics with the scenic area at 0837-7739753 if you need certainty before setting out.
Photo spots
The subject is the lake itself: a walk-in destination inside the valley, with no formal viewpoints or platforms recorded. Plan your shooting time inside the opening window — 08:00-17:30 in main season (April 1-November 9) or 08:30-17:00 in winter (November 10-March 9) — and remember the valley operates limited time-period opening, so particular stretches may be off-limits on a given day. As general photography guidance rather than recorded fact, still water and clear skies flatter any lake; if light conditions matter to your shot, check the day’s situation by phone at 0837-7739753.
Timing and crowds
Recorded opening hours run on two calendars: 08:00-17:30 daily from April 1 to November 9, and 08:30-17:00 daily from November 10 to March 9. The winter window therefore opens 30 minutes later and closes 30 minutes earlier than the main-season window. On top of the posted hours, the scenic area implements limited time-period opening — partial landscapes have been reopening on a trial basis since September 27, 2019 — so effective access can be narrower than the headline times. No visitor-volume data is on file, so no crowd pattern can be stated; the dependable planning lever is the clock. The suggested visit length is 1-3 hours, which fits either window if you arrive with the day’s opening.
Walking and effort
The effort profile is walking-based: the recorded note says Long Lake is reachable on foot within the scenic area, and the suggested 1-3 hour duration is measured for that on-foot visit. No trail distances, gradients or elevation figures are on file, so a precise difficulty rating cannot be given. Practically, treat it as a walk inside a managed scenic area rather than a wilderness hike, wear footwear you can spend a few hours in, and confirm current path availability with the scenic area at 0837-7739753, since limited time-period opening can affect what is walkable.
Getting there
Within Jiuzhaigou Valley, the recorded transit note is that Long Lake is reachable on foot inside the scenic area. The address places it in Zhangzha Town, Jiuzhaigou County, Aba Tibetan and Qiang Autonomous Prefecture, Sichuan — inside the valley’s ticketed area. The data on file describes no internal shuttle routes, stops or frequencies, so do not assume any particular ride; rely on the valley’s on-site signage for the day, and call 0837-7739753 for current internal transport arrangements.
Cost breakdown
One line item dominates: the Jiuzhaigou Valley Scenic and Historic Interest Area admission ticket, which covers Long Lake with no separate charge — there is no per-lake fee. No ticket figures are recorded in the available data, so budget against the valley ticket’s current price rather than any number quoted here. Because the valley operates limited time-period opening and access rules have been on a trial footing since September 27, 2019, confirm current pricing and inclusions by phone at 0837-7739753 before paying.
