The Huanglong Scenic Area, located in the northwest of Sichuan Province, China, is a UNESCO World Heritage Site renowned for its stunning natural beauty, unique geological formations, and vibrant ecosystems. Often referred to as the "Fairyland on Earth," Huanglong is famous for its travertine landscapes, which include cascading terraces of colorful pools, snow-capped peaks, lush forests, and hot springs. The area is a paradise for nature lovers, photographers, and hikers, offering breathtaking views and a serene atmosphere.
The main tourist areas open to visitors include the Huanglong Valley, the Muni Valley, and the Snow Mountain Ridge. The Huanglong Valley is the most iconic, featuring the Golden Sand Basin, a series of travertine pools and waterfalls that shimmer in shades of blue, green, and yellow. The Five-Color Pond, located at the valley's highest point, is a must-see attraction with its crystal-clear, multi-hued waters.
Tourist facilities in Huanglong are well-developed to ensure a comfortable experience. The area features boardwalks and paved paths for easy access to key attractions, as well as cable cars to reduce hiking time. Visitors can find rest areas, souvenir shops, and dining options throughout the park.
How to get to Huanglong
There is an airport 35km from the scenic area. In addition, there is a train station a bit further away, with direct connections to Chengdu.
Accommodation
There are hotels in the Huanglong valley not far from the cable car and more further away, for instance in Songpan.
01 Seercuo International hotel 02 Cable car mountain station viewing platform 03 Huanglong valley towards Xueshanliang
04 Huanglong valley towards Xueshanliang 05 Huanglong mountains 06 Huanglong scenic area
07 Huanglong scenic area 08 Huanglong scenic area 09 Huanglong scenic area 10 Travertine rock
11 Wooden tourist trail 12 Wooden tourist trail 13 Travertine rock 14 Travertine rock
15 Huanglong ancient temple 16 Wooden tourist trail 17 Huanglong ancient temple 18 Multi-coloured pond
19 Multi-coloured pond 20 Huanglong ancient temple 21 Multi-coloured pond
22 Huanglong scenic area 23 Multi-coloured pond
24 Huanglong scenic area
25 Multi-coloured pond
26 Multi-coloured pond 27 Multi-coloured pond 28 Multi-coloured pond
29 Multi-coloured pond 30 Multi-coloured pond 31 Multi-coloured pond 32 Multi-coloured pond
33 Huanglong scenic area 34 Multi-coloured pond 35 Multi-coloured pond 36 Multi-coloured pond
37 Huanglong ancient temple 38 Multi-coloured pond 39 Huanglong scenic area 40 Multi-coloured pond
41 Multi-coloured pond 42 Terraced ponds 43 Terraced ponds 44 Huanglong ancient temple
45 Wooden tourist path 46 Snow mountain ridge 47 Travertine ponds 48 Wooden plankway 49 Wooden plankway
50 Azalea pond 51 Azalea pond 52 Azalea pond 53 Azalea pond
54 Azalea pond 55 Waterfall 56 Mirror pond 57 Mirror pond
58 Travertine ponds 59 Huanglong scenic area 60 Seven mile golden sand 61 Wooden plankway 62 Travertine ponds
63 Huanglong scenic area 64 Travertine ponds 65 Huanglong scenic area 66 Golden sand pavement slope
67 Golden sand pavement slope 68 Golden sand pavement slope 69 Wooden plankway across Golden Pavement 70 Wooden plankway across Golden Pavement
71 Body washing cave waterfall 72 Body washing cave waterfall 73 Body washing cave waterfall 74 Body washing cave waterfall
75 Body washing cave waterfall 76 Flying waterfall on lotus platform 77 Lianyan pond 78 Marvelous flying waterfall
79 Marvelous flying waterfall 80 Marvelous flying waterfall 81 Marvelous flying waterfall 82 Guests welcome pond area
83 Guests welcome pond area 84 Entrance to Huanglong scenic area 85 Huanglong ropeway valley station 86 Colourful plastic windmills
87 Colourful plastic windmills 88 Colourful plastic windmills
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