About
Pearl Shoal Waterfall, known locally as Zhenzhu Tan Pubu, is one of the best-known sights in Jiuzhaigou National Park, in Sichuan Province, China. It lies in the Aba Tibetan and Qiang Autonomous Prefecture, in the mountains of western Sichuan.
What you will see
The waterfall drops about 28 metres over a broad, calcified dam. Rather than falling in a single sheet, the water spreads across several levels and breaks into countless strands, which is why it is often compared to a string of pearls. The result is a wide curtain of white water set against the green forest that rises on either side.
What a visit is like
- It is a natural landmark, best suited to a slow walk along the park's paths, with time to stop and look at the water from a few different angles.
- The setting is forest and water rather than built attractions, so the visit is mainly about the scenery and the quiet of the valley.
- Because it sits inside a national park, the park's own rules and arrangements apply to getting in and moving around.
Around the waterfall
Pearl Shoal is one stop among the many lakes, pools and waterfalls of Jiuzhaigou National Park, so it is easy to combine with other sights in the same valley. Visitors heading to the area should plan the journey through the park's own information, which can be reached by telephone at +86-837-7739753.
