Huanglong Scenic Area / 黄龙风景名胜区

Huanglong Scenic Area is a UNESCO World Heritage Site famous for its colorful travertine pools, snow-capped mountains, forests, waterfalls, and valleys. The scenic area is home to more than 3,400 calcite pools, often called the "Fairyland on Earth" or the "Jade Pool of Heaven."

Huanglong Scenic Area / 黄龙风景名胜区

Category

Landmark, Strolling

Why Visit

  • Explore one of China's most extraordinary geological landscapes and admire the world-famous colorful pools.

Suggested Duration

Full Day (5–7 hours)

Best Visiting Time

June–October

Suitable For

  • Nature lovers, photographers, hikers

Tips

  • Due to the high elevation (over 3,000 m), walk slowly to avoid altitude discomfort. Consider taking the cable car up and walking down.

Admission Type

Paid Ticket

Reservation Required

Yes

Reservation Max.

Up to 7 days in advance

Opening Hours

8:00 AM–5:30 PM

Address (English & Chinese)

Huanglong Scenic Area, Songpan County, Aba Tibetan and Qiang Autonomous Prefecture, Sichuan, China 中国四川省阿坝藏族羌族自治州松潘县黄龙风景名胜区

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