九寨沟 英语介绍

1、 -A world of fairy tale Geography Jiuzhaigou is a very beautiful place.It is located in Aba Tibetan Autonomous Prefecture(阿坝藏族羌族自治州), Sichuan Province, covering a land of natural beauty.Jiuzhaigou is a valley. It is more than 40 kilometers long.EcologylJiuzhaigous ecosystem is classified as temperat

2、e broad-leaf forest and woodlands, with mixed mountain and highland systems. The forests take on attractive yellow, orange and red hues in the autumn, making that season a popular one for visitors. They are home to a number of plant species of interest.lLocal animals include the endangered huge pand

3、a and golden monkey. Both populations are very small and isolated. Their survival is in question in a valley subject to increasing tourism. Jiuzhaigou is also home to approximately 140 bird species.HistoryHistoryJiuzhaigou (literally Nine Village Valley) takes its name from the nine Jiuzhaigou (lite

4、rally Nine Village Valley) takes its name from the nine Tibetan villages along its length.Tibetan villages along its length.The remote area was inhabited by various Tibetan and Qiang peoples for The remote area was inhabited by various Tibetan and Qiang peoples for centuries. Until 1975 this inacces

5、sible area was little known. Becoming centuries. Until 1975 this inaccessible area was little known. Becoming famous took place until 1979, when the Chinese government banned such famous took place until 1979, when the Chinese government banned such activity and made the area a national park in 1982

6、. activity and made the area a national park in 1982. Since opening, tourist activity has increased every year. Since opening, tourist activity has increased every year. The Town of ZhangzhaThe Town of Zhangzha（漳扎镇）（漳扎镇） at the exit of the at the exit of the valley and the nearby county feature an e

7、ver-increasing valley and the nearby county feature an ever-increasing number of hotels. number of hotels. Developments related to some tourism Developments related to some tourism in the area have caused concerns about the impact on the in the area have caused concerns about the impact on the envir

8、onment around the park.environment around the park. Jiuzhaigou is composed of three valleys arranged in a Y shape. The Rize and Zechawa valleys flow from the south and meet at the centre of the site where they form the Shuzheng valley, flowing north to the mouth of the valley.Here is a summary of th

9、e sites found in each of the gullies:Zechawa ValleyThe Zechawa Gully(则查洼沟）is the south-eastem branch of Jinzhaigou .It is approximately the same length as Rize gully but climbs to a higher altitude.Going down-hill from its highest point , it features the following sites.1 long lack(长海)is cresent-sha

10、ped and is the highest, largest and deepest lack inJiuzhaigou.2 Five-color pond(五彩池) is one of the smallest but most spectacular bodies of water in Jiuzhaigou lakes. Despite its very modest dimensions and depth, it has a richly colored underwater landscape with some of the brightest and clearest wat

11、ers in the area3 The Seasonal Lakes (季节海)are a series of 3 lakes (Lower, Middle and Upper) along the main road, that change from empty to full during each year.Shuzheng ValleyThe Shuzheng Valley (树正沟, Shzhng Gu) is the northern (main) branch of JiuzhaigouIt ends after 14.5 km (9 mi) at the Y-shaped

12、intersection of the three gullies. Going downhill from the intersection to the mouth of the valley, visitors encounter the following1Nuorilang Falls (诺日朗瀑布, Nurlng Pb), near the junction of the valleys, are 20 m high and 320 m wide. 2 Nuorilang Lakes (诺日朗群海, Nurlng Qnhi) and Shuzheng Lakes (树正群海 Shz

13、hng Qnhi) are stepped series of respectively 18 and 19 ribbon lakes formed by the passage of glaciers, then naturally dammed3 Sleeping Dragon Lake (卧龙海, Wlng Hi) is one of the lower lakes in the area. With a depth of 20 m, it is notable for the clearly visible calcareous dyke running through it, who

14、se shape has been compared to a dragon lying on the bottom.Reed Lake (芦苇海, Lwi Hi) is a 1375 m-long, reed-covered marsh with a clear turquoise brook (known as the Jade Ribbon) zigzaging through it. The contrast is particularly striking in the autumn when the reeds turn golden yellow. The 18 km long

15、Rize Valley (日则沟) is the south-western branch of Jiuzhaigou. It contains the largest variety of sites and is typically visited first. Going downhill from its highest point, one passes the following sites: The Primeval Forest (原始森林) is a preserved ancient woodland. It is fronted by spectacular views

16、of the surrounding mountains and cliffs, including the 500 m high blade-shaped Sword Rock (剑岩). Arrow Bamboo Lake (箭竹海)is a shallow lake with a depth of 6 m. It lies at an elevation of 2,618 m, and was a main feature site for the 2002 Chinese film Hero. Pearl Shoal (珍珠滩) is a wide, gently sloping ar

17、ea of active calcareous tufa deposition covered in a thin sheet of flowing water. Five Flower Lake (五花海) is a shallow multi-colored lake whose bottom is criss-crossed by ancient fallen tree trunks. Swan Lake (天鹅海) is a 2250 m long, 125 m wide picturesque lake named for its visiting swans and ducks.T

18、ourism The Zharu Valley (扎如沟) runs southeast from the main Shuzheng gully (树正沟壑）and is rarely visited by tourists. The valley begins at the Zharu Buddhist monastery （扎如寺）and ends at the Red（红池）, Black（黑海）, and Daling lakes.Zharu Valley is the home of tourism in Jiuzhaigou.The valley has recently been opened to a small number of tourist