China · Sichuan, Jiuzhaigou
Nuorilang Falls
诺日朗瀑布
Mineral-rich water sheets across a broad, gently sloped travertine shelf inside Jiuzhaigou Valley, one of dozens of waterfalls linking the park chain of impossibly blue and green lakes. The name means "roaring" in Tibetan, though the wide fan-shaped drop is more soothing than thunderous.
Mineral-rich water sheets across a broad, gently sloped travertine shelf inside Jiuzhaigou Valley, one of dozens of waterfalls linking the park chain of impossibly blue and green lakes. The name means "roaring" in Tibetan, though the wide fan-shaped drop is more soothing than thunderous.
Nuorilang Falls drops 25 metres (82 ft) across a face roughly 320 metres wide on the Jiuzhaigou stream, inside Jiuzhaigou Valley National Park. It is a fan-type fall, and the nearest base for a visit is Jiuzhaigou, with JZH the closest airport. Access to the main viewpoint is rated easy.
Autumn brings the park famous multicolored foliage against the falls; summer gives the fullest flow.
What you can do here
Hiking
From ten-minute boardwalks to multi-day approaches through cloud forest.
Photography
Light angles, moonbows, spray management and the hours that actually work.
When to go
Autumn brings the park famous multicolored foliage against the falls; summer gives the fullest flow.
Entry: Park entry ~¥169 in peak season
Getting there
- Base townJiuzhaigou
- AirportJZH
- CountryChina
- RegionSichuan, Jiuzhaigou, Asia
- AccessEasy — a short walk or roadside viewpoint
On the map
33.2586, 103.9092
Quick answers
How tall is Nuorilang Falls?
Nuorilang Falls drops 25 metres (82 feet), across a face about 320 metres wide. It is a fan-type waterfall on the Jiuzhaigou stream.
When is the best time to visit Nuorilang Falls?
Peak flow is June to July and September to October. Autumn brings the park famous multicolored foliage against the falls; summer gives the fullest flow.
What can you do at Nuorilang Falls?
Beyond the viewpoints: hiking and photography. Access to the main viewpoint is rated easy — a short walk or roadside viewpoint.
How do you get to Nuorilang Falls?
The usual base is Jiuzhaigou, and the closest airport is JZH. A short walk or roadside viewpoint from there. Park entry ~¥169 in peak season.
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