Huanglong Scenic Area

The next stop after Jiuzhaigou would be the Huanglong Valley, another scenic area in the northwest part of Sichuan, China. Really enjoying the fresh air and the mountain climbing session carrying my 10kg of photography equipment (not that high though) up 3576m above sea level. A must to see is the Wucai (Five Colored) Pond, covering an area of 21,000 sqm, also known as the largest cluster of open-air calcified 693 colorful ponds. #travelinspiration #sichuan #nationalpark #landscapephotography #travelphotography #huanglong #travelwithgeo #chinatravel #ThisIsChina

Getting There - Airplane/Car Attractions - Waterfalls, Lake, Pond, Mountain walkway Hotels - Near the scenic spot there is a hotel Food & Restaurants - Some stalls and fast food is available outside the scenic area Shopping - Near the scenic area entrance there are some shops. We visited the Huanglong Valley Scenic area during the Chinese National Holiday. That wasn't really a smart choice. There were a lot (really a lot) of people there. Actually there are 2 possibilities to enter the park. There is the lower side entrance, which is located right next to the ticket office. If you choose this entrance, you will have to walk the wooden pathway up to the mountain top. Or, you can do as we did, we started and climbed until we were comfortable with the oxygen. Because of the high elevation of the park, you need to take an oxygen tank. I think you can buy oxygen tanks at the scenic area too. We were traveling with a 4 years old and a 6 years old. So we decided we will visit as much as we can and as long as we feel comfortable So we did not hurried, took rests several times, enjoyed the views and took pictures. You need an actual ticket to get into the park. So if you booked the ticket ahead, you need to go to the ticket office to get your actual ticket. You can't enter just with your passport. The other entrance we did not visit. From the ticket office you take a bus to cable car. When you reach the cable car, it will take you right up to the top of the mountain. You make sure you have the oxygen tank with you. Most of the people prefer to visit the park this way, so they walk down the mountain. During the Chinese National Holiday there were never ending queues at the bus stop and at the cable car entrance. Almost nobody took the lower entrance. So if you don't mind walkin your way up the mountain, you can easily enter by the entrance next to the ticket office. There are no food stalls inside the park, so make sure you bring you snack. #nationalpark #huanglong #sichuannature

Getting There - Jiuzhaigou Aiport or bus from Chengdu. Attractions - Huanglong National Park Hotels Ajimu Guest House   Food & Restaurants - Local Restaurants Second National Park visit after Jiuzhaigou. Absolutely terrific. The pools are amazing. A good walk round taking the cable car up as we had to save time with arriving late. Worth it to do both national parks in North Sichuan. #summervacation#urbanexplorer

The local Yaochi-Huanglong Scenic Area Huanglong Scenic Area is known as the four musts of colored pools, snow mountains, canyons and forests. Together with the beaches, ancient temples and folk customs, it is called seven musts. The richly colored surface travertine landscape is the main landscape of Huanglong Scenic Area, such as the colorful pool, calcified beach pool, contending pool, bonsai pool, and the scenery is especially beautiful, which makes me sink into it. Huanglong Scenic Area has an average elevation of over 3,000. Friends with high anti-remembers remember to prepare Rhodiola. The entire scenic area is too large, suitable for 1-2 days of play. Wucai and Huanglong Temple are sure to go. Location Address: The southern section of the Lushan Mountain Range in Songpan County, A Tibetan and Qiang Autonomous Prefecture in northern Sichuan Province, which is the transitional zone from the eastern edge of the Qinghai-Tibet Plateau to the Sichuan Basin. . scenic spot tickets: 190 yuan / person in the peak season, 80 yuan / person in the off-season. The cable car goes up 80 yuan / person, down 40 yuan / person. Opening time of the scenic spot: March 21st - November 14th (peak season) 08

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Huanglong Scenic Area, World Natural Heritage, World Man and Biosphere Reserve, located in Songpan County, Aba Tibetan and Qiang Autonomous Prefecture, Sichuan Province, is the only well-protected plateau wetland in China, 100 kilometers away from Jiuzhaigou, with an altitude of 1700-5588 meters. It is the mountain gorge. Because there are many pots in the ditch, with the change of surrounding scenery and the change of the angle of sunlight, the colorful colors are changed. It is known as the Hua Yao Pool, and Huanglong is famous for the four musts of colored pools, snow mountains, canyons and forests. Yu Shi, together with the beach, the ancient temple, and the folk custom are called "seven musts." The scenic spot is composed of Huanglonggou, Danyun Gorge, Munigou, Xuebaoding, Xueshanliang, Hongxingyan, Xigou and other scenic spots. The main scenic spot Huanglonggou is located at the top of the main peak of Lushan Mountain, facing the source of the Minjiang River, which is like the Chinese people. The image of the "Dragon" has always been referred to as the "Chinese symbol." Huanglong is dominated by the surface travertine landscape with large scale, exquisite structure and rich colors. It is famous for its rare karst landforms. Full season ticket: 170 yuan / person; peak season discount ticket: 85 yuan / person. Execution time: April 1st to November 15th every year. (Note: Implemented on September 20, 2018). off-season full-price ticket: 60 yuan / person; off-season discount ticket: 30 yuan / person. Execution time: Every year from November 16th to March 31st.

Gain a lot! ❗️ Currently, in Huanglong Scenic Area, you can see snow-capped mountains, multi-colored pools, and welcoming pools. The dry season in Jiuzhaigou Valley had already set my expectations low, so taking advantage of the fewer crowds to visit Huanglong, I actually found it quite alright. Here's a guide to Huanglong during the early April dry season for your reference. . 1: Attraction ticket: 250+20 (ticket + uphill cable car + sightseeing bus), playtime: about 4 hours. 2: Note that the sightseeing bus is taken after riding the cable car up, and with a daily sales volume of 5000 tickets, it's best to purchase them three days in advance if needed. 3: If you choose not to take the cable car in the scenic area, you will have to walk the same route twice. It is recommended to take the cable car up, which can be boarded for free at the bus station next to the scenic area entrance. . 1: After taking the cable car up, those who have bought tickets for the sightseeing bus can go directly to the queue, while those who haven't will need to walk for about 30 minutes. 2: After arriving by sightseeing bus, you can start walking on foot. At this point, you can already see the snow-capped mountain straight ahead, and the most famous attraction, the multi-colored pools. 3: Right under the snow mountain, keep walking to Huanglong Ancient Temple. There are two paths next to each other leading to the multi-colored pools; we first took the right side to view from the hillside, and on the way back, we took the lower path (you can choose either side). . 1: After enjoying the multi-colored pools, you can follow the plank road all the way down. Although the most beautiful multi-colored pools have been seen, the pools along the way down still have their own characteristics! Definitely worth visiting! 2: The plank road is all downhill, not as tiring as going uphill, just a bit tough on the calves haha, but it's much easier compared to Jiuzhaigou! Along the way down, you will see the Competing Beauty Pool, Reflecting Colors Pool, Mirror Pool, and Bonsai Pool. 3: Further on, you will see a large area of calcified ground and a small waterfall. At this point, you are not far from the exit of the scenic area. Personally, I feel the scenery is not as stunning as above. . Scenic Area Summary 1: The scenery is completely different from Jiuzhaigou, so it's worth a visit. It's not as large as Jiuzhaigou, relatively less tiring, but at a higher altitude, so friends who suffer from altitude sickness should prepare in advance. 2: This attraction is very weather-dependent, mainly because it's about seeing the water. If the weather is bad, the experience can be said to be halved. I only recommend coming on a sunny day (we had a sunny day, but during the short period when the sun was blocked by clouds, the pools looked very ordinary), but when the sun comes out, the experience is maximized! ❗️

The Huanglong Scenic and Historic Interest Area is located in Songpan County, Aba Tibetan and Qiang Autonomous Prefecture, Sichuan Province, China. It is the only well-preserved plateau wetland in China, known for its colorful ponds, snow-capped mountains, forests, canyons, and waterfalls. The total area of the scenic region is about 1340 square kilometers, with the core area being 700 square kilometers, and its altitude is above 3000 meters. The area is famous for its colorful ponds, snow-capped mountains, canyons, forests, shoals, ancient temples, and folk customs, known as the 'Seven Wonders'. It consists of several scenic spots including the main Huanglong Valley, Muni Valley, Snow Treasure Summit, Red Star Rock, and Danyun Gorge. The natural and cultural landscapes are integrated, with the main Huanglong Valley featuring terraced arrangements of calcium carbonate deposits, including natural attractions such as the cascading waterfalls, multi-colored ponds, and bonsai ponds. Additionally, the Huanglong area, as part of Yu the Great's flood control efforts, has a rich cultural heritage. Within the scenic area, there is the Huanglong Temple, which is related to the Huanglong mythology and has become an important testament to Yu the Great's water management. The area also retains the religious culture and folk customs of Huanglong, attracting numerous tourists.

Sichuan Province's Aba Tibetan and Qiang Autonomous Prefecture's Huanglong Scenic Area is a World Natural Heritage site and a national 5A-level scenic spot. The main feature of the Huanglong Scenic Area is the colorful calcium pools, which are intricately structured and brightly colored. The main attractions are concentrated in the approximately 3.6 kilometers long Huanglong Valley, which is filled with deposits of calcium carbonate and also boasts a rich variety of flora and fauna. The Huanglong Temple is located on the side of the road in Huanglong Valley, and it is also a place where tourists can rest midway. Many devotees come here to offer incense and pray with sincerity.

Jiuzhaigou and Huanglong have always been renowned, and this Qingming holiday, unable to return home due to the distance, I chose to travel to pass the time. For college students, making travel plans can be troublesome. To save time and effort, we opted for a group tour. Despite some negative comments about group tours online, we went ahead without hesitation, believing that the essence of life is to experience. On the first day, most of the time was spent on the road, and the guide patiently explained the history and local customs of the land, making the dull journey interesting. With the guide's humorous speech, I learned about the unique marriage system of the Tibetan people and some simple everyday phrases. On the second day, we officially started our trip to Jiuzhaigou, the most anticipated part. After arriving at Jiuzhaigou around eight in the morning, the guide let us explore on our own until five in the afternoon. The ample time allowed us to wander leisurely. The bright and clear blue lakes were a sight to behold, and the endless mountain peaks reflected in the lakes created a stunning landscape. Renting traditional Tibetan attire, we took photos in the beautiful blue waters, creating our own memories. The sightseeing cars everywhere, and the awe-inspiring Pearl Shoal Waterfall, these scenes are forever preserved in our phones. Even the most eloquent language cannot describe the impact of Jiuzhaigou. Only by being there can one truly understand its wonderful taste. On the third day, we followed the group to Huanglong. It was raining outside, and snowing in Huanglong. Before even arriving at Huanglong, the snow scenes outside the window were breathtaking. As a child who grew up in the south, seeing snow has always been a luxury. When we arrived at Huanglong, the snow on the ground was like a thick plush blanket, pure white as far as the eye could see. We rolled in the snow, had snowball fights, and created memories unique to our youth. At this time, Huanglong was dressed in silver, with thick snow covering the branches. We then reached the colorful ponds of Huanglong, where a unique phenomenon occurs - travertine. Its formation is a natural marvel. Shocked and amazed at every turn. At the best age, we saw the best scenery and left footprints of our youth. No matter when, go out more, those images from textbooks can only be understood through personal experience.

Sichuan Province's Aba Tibetan and Qiang Autonomous Prefecture's Songpan County Huanglong Scenic Area is a World Natural Heritage site and a national 5A-level tourist attraction. At the foot of the mountain, you can take a cable car to reach the mountainside, and then follow the plank road all the way up. The main attractions of Huanglong Scenic Area are within Huanglong Valley, where the calcified pools nestled among the green mountains are the biggest highlight of Huanglong Valley. The pools are crystal clear and colorful, with various shapes of calcified pools, and every step offers a view. The plateau sunlight is strong, so it is necessary to take sun protection measures. Visiting Huanglong Scenic Area in summer usually does not result in altitude sickness, and the temperature is not too hot.

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.