If we say there is really a fairyland, it is Jiuzhaigou Valley.    Travel Express Vol.2: The Jiuzhaogou Valley
 
It is said that a long time ago, the warlike Dage ground a magic mirror with wind and cloud and presented it to his beloved Goddess Wunosemo. Thanks to the meddling of a devil, she dropped the mirror and it broke into pieces, falling to the human world, and became 114 glittering lakes. As a result, on earth there came into being a dreamy fairyland, Jiuzhaigou Valley.
 
This is a sacred land with the best scenic spots and glorious views.

The spirits of Jiuzhaigou are waters, lakes, springs, waterfalls, streams, rivers and shoals. Merging into one, some fly in motion, others are quiet and peaceful, still others temper force with mercy, giving you a colourful and magnificent view. With waterfalls mixed up high and low, the high roar loudly, the low murmur gently. there are also big and small lakes, blue and crystal clear. Reflected in the lake water are red leaves, green trees, snow peaks and blue sky, all upside down. They look panoramic and every step is a colour. Water flows between trees and trees grow in the water. Flowers on trees bloom in the centre of water.
 
Covered with thick and fast-growing plants, the mountains in Jiuzhaigou are beautiful and fantastic. This is very region where the southern and northern vegetations meet. Various species of broadleaf trees and conifer grow together, adding radiance and beauty to each other. In the dense forests dwell the giant panda, golden monkeys, white-lip deer, takin and other rare animals. It is a "natural botanical and zoological garden".

(Source: yourhero.net)

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