Located in Nanping County, Sichuan Province, the Jiuzhaigou Valley Scenic and Historic Interest Area covers over 720 sq. km. It was named after nine Tibetan villages along the valley. The valley stretching over 50 km is a combination of wonderful scenery and specific Tibetan flavor. Jiuzhaigou Valley occupies a unique position in China's scenic spots and historic sites. In 1992, it was included in the UNESCO World Natural Heritage List.

Jiuzhaigou is an unusual ecosystem, with narrow conic karst landforms, renowned for its rolling mountains, dense forests, colorful lakes and precipitous waterfalls. There are altogether 2,576 species of protophyte and nearly 30,000-hectare virgin forest. Jiuzhaigou Valley is of extremely high scientific and esthetic value.