The Jiuzhaigou Reserve belongs to the upstream drainage basin of a branch of Yangtze River, which is a typical upstream region of Yangtze River with landscape attractions (especially water scene) and primeval ecological tourism attractions.

• 九寨沟风景区属于长江支流水系的上游 ,是长江支流源头区以景观资源 (尤其是水景观 )及生态旅游资源为特色的典型地区 ,目前旅游业成为当地及同类地区的旅游重要产业。