Highlight Part in Jiuzhaigou - The Pool of Colors
by Jack

December04

No trip is complete without a stop by Jiuzhaigou while traveling across China. Hailed as a gem on the plateau, a visit to Jiuzhaigou will give you a sense of the diverse natural bounty of China. And in the midst of all attractions at Jiuzhaigou, the Pool of Colors is arguably the highlight of highlights.

What is the Pool of Colors?
Jiuzhai Valley

While it seems fair to say that the Pool of Colors is like a sapphire to what Jiuzhaigou is like a treasure house of gems. Hidden among the thick forest, the Pool of Colors boasts as the most brightest and brilliant pool. One mile from Changhai, the Pool of Colors is nestled in a deep valley beneath the rugged mountain. Covering 5645 square meters, 2995 meters above sea level, the pool stays the same, elegant and glistening, winter or summer. The reason lies in that the supply comes from Changhai which feeds the pool via underground. 6.6 meters deep, the pool is so crystal clear that the grain of the rock lying at the bottom can be seen with naked eyes. All year round, the pool glistens with different colors, a marvel to the eyes.

What Makes the Pool So Special?
Jiuzhai Valley

As the prime draw in Jiuzhaigou, the Pool of Colors is home to diverse flora and herbal plants, which tend to show different colors in the water rich in calcium carbonate. Even in the same pool, some area is shining blue, while other areas glisten in yellow or green. Best of all, with the sun way up high and the breeze blowing from the valley, rings upon rings of colorful ripples will unfold before your eyes - really amazing and spectacular! Compared with other pools, the Pool of Colors is the smallest yet the brightest one. Moreover, the reason why the pool is so colorful is because the reflection of the light plays a key in the water. Looking from different angles, the color will be different as well. Furthermore, at the bottom of the pool lie plenty of stalagmites which can also reflect the light - thus making the pool look as colorful as it can be.

To sum it up, the Pool of Colors is no less than a rainbow on earth and definitely worth exploring while traveling in Jiuzhaigou.

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