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5A Tourism Area

Designated 2012

Huanglong Scenic and Historic Interest Area

阿坝州黄龙风景名胜区

Sichuan, Aba★ 4.6Designated 2012·30.3193°N, 103.9382°E

Ticket Price

CNY 60; CNY 80; CNY 80

Duration

1 hour to 1 day

Rating

4.6 / 5.0

Designated

2012

About Huanglong Scenic and Historic Interest Area

Huanglong (Yellow Dragon) Valley, a UNESCO World Heritage Site, is famous for its cascading travertine terraces, mineral pools, and limestone formations stretching 3.6km along a mountain valley. At 3,500+ meters elevation, its turquoise pools, snow-capped peaks, and ancient Buddhist temples create one of China's most surreal landscapes.

Highlights

Terraced travertine pools in golden color ('Yellow Dragon'); calcium-deposit lakes; snow mountains; the nearby Temple of Jade.

Suggested Route

Take the cable car up then walk down the boardwalk past the Five-Color Pools and floss; allow half a day.

Food & Lodging

Tibetan/Yi hotpot and yak meat; stay in Chuanzhusi town or Songpan.

Facilities

Cable car, boardwalks, oxygen stations and restrooms; high altitude - watch for altitude sickness.

Travel Tips

Check official website for current information. Respect local customs and regulations. Best visited during mild weather seasons.

📅 Best Time & Crowds

Best season: Spring (March-May) and Autumn (September-November)

🏮Golden Week alert: May 1-5 and Oct 1-7 are China's biggest travel peaks — top attractions sell out days ahead. Book tickets the moment they open.

⏰Many museums and palaces close on Mondays (e.g. Forbidden City, National Museum). Plan around it.

Location

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Buying tickets as a foreign visitor

• Most 5A/4A sites require real-name registration — bring your passport.

• Tickets often must be booked in advance online — peak season & holidays sell out quickly.

• Some remote or border-area sites have entry restrictions for foreign visitors — check before you travel.

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Opening Hours

Peak season (April-October): 8:00-17:30; Off-season: 8:30-17:00.

Getting There

No metro; HSR to Huanglongjiuzhai Station (Huanglong-Jiuzhai Station) or Songpan Station (Songpan Station), then shuttle to Huanglong; nearest airport Jiuzhai Huanglong Airport ~55 km.

Reservation

Advance online reservation required via Aba Tourism (abatour.com)/official WeChat 'Huanglong'; real-name, peak timed.

Ticket Price

CNY 60 (≈ $8.3); CNY 80 (≈ $11); CNY 80 (≈ $11)

Address

Abazangzuqiangzu Autonomous Prefecture Songpan County Pingsong Road Fujin

📍 中文地址 / Chinese Address

阿坝州黄龙风景名胜区

阿坝藏族羌族自治州松潘县平松路附近 ,0837-7249188

Abazangzuqiangzu Autonomous Prefecture Songpan County Pingsong Road Fujin

30.3193, 103.9382

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