Hailed as a fairyland on earth, Jiuzhaigou bursts with a dazzling array of natural wonders. You could easily spend a whole day exploring Jiuzhaigou without running out of marvels to see. Among the dazzling gems of Jiuzhaigou, the Pearl Waterfall is not to be missed by anyone while exploring Jiuzhaigou!

Brief Introduction of Pearl Waterfall

Located in Jiuzhaigou Scenic Area, 0.5 miles away from Huashi Lake, the Pearl Waterfall is nestled upon a gently inclined slope sprawling with bushes and shrubs. The water cascade down into the valley over a series of slopes, while reflected by the sunlight, the water drops splashing on the rocks are kind of like millions of pearls falling down – very marvelous for the eyes. This is how the Pearl Waterfall got its name in the first place. Soaring up 2,433 meters above sea level, about 160 meters in width, the Pearl Waterfall covers an area of 95,000 square miles, shaped like a conch. There is a long-standing legend revolving around the Pearl Waterfall. It is said that there was once a goddess fell in love with a Tibetan young man who gave the goddess a pearl necklace as gift. Later their relationship was found out by the gods and irritated them, so they took the goddess away. While in the middle of the struggling, the necklace was broken and fell down on earth and formed the Pearl Waterfall.

Features of Pearl Waterfall

The Pearl Waterfall incessantly runs down from the slopes and when it flows through the gently inclined slopes countless pores formed on the Karst rocks got in the way of the water and make the water roll down like millions of shiny pearls. Moreover, when the Pearl Waterfall cascades down into the trenches and holes countless water drops splash all over the place. In addition, there is a plank-paved path spanning over the Pearl Waterfall which makes for a great vintage point for taking in the waterfall. As the water runs through a nearby shoal and is blocked by the shrubs the water is also splattered everywhere. The rushing currents of the water cascade down the cliff into the deep valley in the end, therefore the whole Pearl Waterfall completes its mission. Another highlight at Pearl Waterfall would be the many shoals covered by yellowish mosses which feel very much like sponges while standing on them.

Anyway, you just can't afford to miss out on the Pearl Waterfall if you want to explore the best Jiuzhaigou has to offer!