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Huanglongsi National Park

UNESCO World Heritage Site in Sichuan, People's Republic of China

Photo: chensiyuan, CC BY-SA 4.0 via Wikimedia Commons

Overview

Huanglong (黄龙) is a mountain with natural mineral pools and lakes forming on it. It is in the northern part of Sichuan province near Jiuzhaigou in China.

Getting there and around

Getting there

Buses leave regularly from Chengdu so that will be your best bet.

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Getting around

2-km wooden boardwalk up the valley from the entrance to the colourful limestone pools and temple at the apex of the path. Some alternative trails are available for the return walk down the valley.

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UnderstandHuanglongsi National Park is a component of Huanglongsi-Jiuzhaigou National Park.

Get inBuses leave regularly from Chengdu so that will be your best bet.

Fees and permitsThe price does not include a ticket for the cable car, which must be bought separately and costs ¥80 for a one way trip either up or down; most people use it to go up, but if you then decide to go down on the cable car…

Get around2-km wooden boardwalk up the valley from the entrance to the colourful limestone pools and temple at the apex of the path. Some alternative trails are available for the return walk down the valley.

SeeThe mineral pools and lakes are very fascinating as they are very colorful and pretty. Some small waterfalls that are almost horizontal. There is also a temple on the top of the mountain so check that out.

DoTake pictures! The sceneries are beautiful and photographers will enjoy it. There is a temple on the top of the mountain so you can go and check that out.

BuyThere is not much to buy except food and water.

EatThere is small shops along the mountain paths and on top of the mountain. The food and the water are expensive so be sure to bring some of your own.

DrinkBring your own drink as the price of water and beverages increase dramatically as you ascend.

SleepHuanglong is intended to be climbed up and down in a single day so there is no lodging on the mountain.

Stay safeUse common sense, if something seems dangerous, don't do it. Watch your step as you climb and remember that: If you climb don't look at the sceneries, if you look at the sceneries don't climb!

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Guide text adapted from the Wikivoyage article "Huanglongsi National Park" by its contributors, available under CC BY-SA 4.0. Read on Wikivoyage · Contributors · CC BY-SA 4.0
Summary from the Wikipedia article "Huanglong Scenic and Historic Interest Area", available under CC BY-SA 4.0. Wikipedia
Photo: chensiyuan, CC BY-SA 4.0 via Wikimedia Commons

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