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Huanglong's Five-Color Pond, a palette

It felt like it was going to rain in the morning when I left the house, but it turned out to be sunny at the door, very encouraging The highest altitude Five-Color Pond in Huanglong and Huanglonghou Temple . The altitude of Huanglong's Five-Color Pond is 3900 meters. The Five-Color Pond is the highest point of Huanglong Scenic Area, and some people may experience altitude sickness when they reach this spot. The Five-Color Pond is a group of calcified colorful ponds located at the upper end of Huanglong Scenic Area, with a total of 693 calcified ponds, and is one of the famous attractions. In the gully between the mountains, there are countless calcified colorful ponds. During the deposition process of calcium carbonate, it forms different quality calcified bodies with various organic and inorganic substances. These calcified colorful ponds of different sizes are spread out in a step-like manner, spreading layer by layer. The water is clear and transparent, the color is rich, and it gradually changes from the center to the surroundings, emerald green, light blue, sapphire blue, powder blue, goose yellow, milky white, it's extremely colorful and clear, just like a palette left in the world by heaven.

You WONT believe these CALCIUM POOLS exist😱

Five-colored calcium pools in Sichuan, China😍 Located in the north west part of Sichuan, the Huanglong scenic area is known for its colorful travertine pools formed by calcite deposits. It was declared a World Heritage Site by UNESCO in 1992 because its outstanding travertine formations, limestone formations, and travertine terraces rank top three in the world! Tourists can visit the site by driving around 400km from Chengdu, the capital city of Sichuan. Although, because there are no highways and the roads are quite bumpy, the drive will take around 8 hours. Despite the adventure to get there, the pools do not disappoint! It was such a breathtaking and unforgettable sight to see.

I still remember the "Colorful Pool" in the elementary school textbook. I still remember the illustration. After growing up, I gradually became familiar with the colorful pool is the Huanglong Scenic Area. Autumn is thick, and the forest is full of dyed. The original Yaochi is not in the sky, in the world.

Explore the Mystery of Huanglong's Calcite Pools - Nature's Palette

🌟Travel Tips: Take the cable car straight to the clouds, then relax on a sightseeing bus to easily embark on a journey to a fairyland🚀. On the way down, why not take a 3-4 hour hike to immerse yourself in the beauty of the Calcite Pools with every step👣. 1⃣ 🏔Magnificent Calcite Pools, hidden in the secret realms of Western Sichuan! This magical place in Huanglong County, Aba Prefecture, Sichuan Province, is carved from calcite into an unparalleled underwater palace. The surface of the pools reflects the blue sky and green forests like a mirror, creating a beauty so surreal yet within reach. 2⃣ 🎨A kaleidoscope of colors, a visual feast! The unique calcite terrain has created countless ever-changing colorful pools. Under the sunlight, they shimmer with the luster of gemstones, red, orange, yellow, green, blue - every step reveals a new scene, as if stepping into a dreamy fairy tale kingdom. 3⃣ 🌿Ecological protection, a paradise of biodiversity! Huanglong's Calcite Pools are not only a geological wonder but also a treasure trove of natural ecology. Here, the agile figures of golden monkeys and the splendid blooming of exotic flowers and plants compose an ode to life. 4⃣ 🌲Humans and nature, a model of harmonious coexistence. Huanglong's Calcite Pools teach us to revere the beauty of nature while also demonstrating the importance of ecological protection. Every step is taken in harmony, and the soul is truly purified here. 📍Essential Tips: A ticket to Huanglong including the cable car is only 250 yuan💰, remember that the sightseeing bus ticket is 20 yuan each, available in limited quantities (daily limit of 5000 tickets, hurry!🏃‍♀🏃‍♂), it is recommended to book three days in advance! 💫 Huanglong's Calcite Pools, a natural feast not to be missed, invites you to witness the miracles of the Earth and feel the purity and awe. Pack your bags and let's set off on a romantic date with nature!💑

Blue Ice Creamy Top, a paradise on earth! Huanglong in winter is too beautiful

Many people advised against visiting Huanglong in winter before I came. I took a trip to Jiuzhaigou and made a detour to see it. Honestly, climbing the mountain is really tiring! But I think the scenery is quite worth it. Probably because the weather was particularly good, or maybe because there were very few people in the scenic area. The crystal-clear colorful pools, the world's rare high-altitude cold water calc-sinter landscape, like a giant dragon with shimmering scales, lying quietly under the main peak of Minshan, Xuebaoding. Taking photos is really too beautiful! Friends who are going to travel during the Spring Festival, look here for tips. - 🎫Ticket From November 16 to March 31 of the following year, off-season tickets are buy one get one free, 40 yuan per person. 🚠Cable Car 80 yuan per person for the ascent, 40 yuan per person for the descent. If you usually like to hike and are in good physical condition, you don't need to buy a cable car ticket at all; because after getting off the cable car, you still have to walk a long way, which is very unreasonable in design. - 🕙Entrance Time It is recommended to enter the scenic area before 10 am, you can reach the colorful pools by 12:30 pm, just when the midday sun is shining directly, and this is when the colorful pools look the best. - 🏔️Winter Recommended Spots The good parts are in the first 2 kilometers and the last part near the colorful pools, the middle part is relatively dull. 🔸Welcome Pool - Washing Body Cave The several large-scale calcified pools at the entrance, the water does not freeze in winter, and it is very beautiful when it is sunny. The calcified pools in the middle are basically frozen and have no water. 🔸Pengtai Waterfall In winter, the spring water freezes to form ice waterfalls, which is quite spectacular. 🔸Colorful Pools Located halfway up the mountain in the scenic area, at an altitude of 3576 meters, it is the largest group of calcified pools in Huanglong, and it is very spectacular when viewed from above against the backdrop of Xuebaoding. In winter, most of the colorful pools are covered with a thin layer of ice, and the yellow, green, and blue water shines brightly among the broken ice. The sunlight shows different colors from different angles, plus the blessing of white snow, the colors are dreamy. - ⚠️Transportation ✈️Plane Huanglong Airport, then take a bus for 1H. 🚗Self-driving 7H from Chengdu. 🚌Bus Take a direct bus from Jiuzhaigou for 2H. 🚄High-speed train Zhenjiangguan Station, then take a bus for 1 hour and 50 minutes. - 📝Notes 1️⃣The round trip in the scenic area is 7KM, and the round trip on foot takes at least 4 hours. Elderly and children should not consider climbing the mountain, and should act according to their abilities. If you still want to see it, you can take the cableway up and then walk down slowly. 2️⃣For hiking, wear soft-soled sports shoes, you don't need to wear too thick clothes on sunny days, but you need to be windproof, as it will be very tiring and easy to sweat when climbing. 3️⃣In the off-season, except for the entrance of the scenic area, there is no food for sale inside, so be sure to prepare dry food in advance.

Vibrant Natural Pools: Huanglong 🇨🇳

#wecreate Huanglong National Scenic Park is located in North West Sichuan Province. I must say that it is one of the most beautiful places I have ever seen. Whereever you look is such a feast if beauty. How to Get there: 1. You can take a bus that will take you up to Jiuzhiagou first from either Xinnamen or Chadianzi Bus station. Then another bus to Huanglong. Enjoy your time in Jiuzhaigou first. 2. You can take a flight from Chengdu to Jiuzhaigou and then take a bus to huanglong. How long is the journey: Approximately around 8-10 hoirs by bus from Chengdu to Jouzhaigou and another 3 hour bus ride to Jouzhaigou. Flight: Around 1 hour. NOTE‼️ If you are not used to high altitude then prepare before hand and take some high altitude pills a week or days before your hike up. Wear confortable shoes and clothes. Enjoy your Huanglong trip. #naturalwonders #sichuan #mytripvlog #tripblazers #explorechina