Blue water thrill

I was just there yesterday
Hi, Jabe: Your entry is very good and I commend you for your insight. I am visiting Juizhaigou for 5 days and am staying in a beautiful (although not cheap) hotel called Juizhaigao Paradise Resort & Convention Center. The hotel is something of an architectural wonder built high up a mountain about 5 km from the park. One thing I wanted to tell you is, if you can, do make a point of going to the Ancient Qiang Village and the Opera House there. The show is a true spectacle of song and dance and tells the story of the Qiang people in a beautiful fashion. It lasts about 1.5 hours and the level of talent is very apparent. It gives the outsider a better appreciation of the folk history of this area and winds up with a heartfelt invitation for the audience to join the cast in a round-the-bonfire singing and dancing. It is very special and makes you feel truly welcomed by this people who have an obvious reverence for Nature. So do make this addition to your trek. On another note, the walking in and around the park is not for the faint-hearted. Good walking shows and relative good health will take you far. High blood pressure and high altitudes don't mix!