Jiuzhaigou：off-peak second day discount entrance ticket

Question

I plan to visit Jiuzhaigou scenic area 2 days. Are there off-peak second day discount entrance ticket?

Can we buy online in advance？or

Can we buy 1 day ticket online in advance, then contact the staff onsite?

Or it is available only buy ticket onsite.

Many thanks

Answer

Here is a detailed summary of the current ticket policy for Jiuzhaigou Scenic Area (Sichuan, China) and how it applies to your plan of visiting for 2 days.

1. Off-peak (low‐season) second-day discount

– There are sources that state that during the off-peak season (from November 16 to March 31) the second day ticket costs RMB 20 when you purchase a 2-day option together with your first day’s ticket. > For example: “Second Day Ticket: During the off-peak season the second day ticket costs 20 RMB …” – However, other more recent advisories say that currently the park only offers single-day tickets and you must purchase a new ticket for each day; i.e., there is no official “2-day ticket” or automatic second-day discount in place.

2. Online advance purchase

– You *can* purchase tickets online in advance. For example, the official ticket booking app (Chinese language) exists. – Some international travel-agent platforms also list tickets for the park. – Conditions: You generally need a valid passport (for foreign visitors), a Chinese mobile number (for SMS verification) and an online payment method (for foreigners this can be tricky).

3. If you buy a 1-day ticket and then want to re-enter next day

– If the discounted second-day option is available (off-peak), it seems you must declare that you want the two-day option when purchasing/entering. One source: “Tickets in Jiuzhaigou must be purchased once every time you enter. Tickets for the second time enter can be discounted, but you need to purchase them together when you purchase the first time.” – If you only purchased a one-day ticket and then decide you want to come back the next day, you may need to go to the ticket office again and purchase a new ticket (or pay the full second-day ticket).

4. On-site purchase only

– It is possible to buy tickets on-site at the ticket counters at the park entrance. Many travellers report doing so. – But during busy periods or peak seasons advance online purchase is strongly recommended to guarantee entry.

Summary & Recommendation for Your Visit

Given your plan to visit for 2 days, here is what I would recommend:

Check the season of your visit. If you are visiting during the off-peak period (Nov 16–Mar 31), there *may* be a second-day discounted ticket option, but this is not always clearly guaranteed.
Buy your ticket online in advance if possible, especially if you are visiting outside China and want to minimise risk of sold-out. During the booking process check for any “two‐day option” or “second day discount” checkbox.
If you purchase a 1-day ticket and only decide later that you want to come again the next day, you should plan to buy a new ticket for the second day (either via online or on-site). Don’t rely solely on being able to convert your 1-day ticket to a discounted second day unless explicitly offered at time of purchase.
On-site purchase is still possible. If you arrive early (park opening time) you can buy at the counter, but if entry numbers are limited or you hit an event/holiday period you risk missing availability. Booking ahead gives assurance.

For your specific case: since you intend a 2-day stay, I recommend you check now with the official ticket portal (or ask your hotel / agent) whether a “two‐day ticket” or “second‐day discount” is currently active for your travel dates. If it is, purchase the combined ticket online (or at least register online then pay on‐site). If not, purchase one day now, plan for a second full ticket next day.