Huanglong Scenic and Historic Interest Area

The “World Wonder” and “Fairy Land on Earth” are names enjoyed by the Huanglong Scenic and Historic Interest Area, which is famous for its colorful lakes, snow-capped mountains and valleys. It was included in the UNESCO World Heritage List in 1992.

Huanglong Scenic and Historic Interest Area includes the Huanglong Valley, Mounigou Valley and so on. The major scenery is concentrated in the 3.6-kilomcter long Huanglong Valley that includes snow-clad(雪域的) mountains and the easternmost glaciers in China. The Mounigou Valley includes Erdao Lake and Zhaga Waterfall which is the biggest calcified waterfall(钙化瀑布) in China.

Attention

The average temperature is around 7°C all the year round. It is misty in the morning and evening and rainy from May to August.

How to get there

Chengdu to Huanglong

Take a bus from Chengdu Chadianzi Bus Station to Songpan county, and the buses depart at 7:30, 9:30, 11:30 and 13:00. The bus fare is 109 yuan. After arrival, take a bus to Huanglong at 6:00, 7:00 or 14:00, and the bus fare is 25-29 yuan.

Jiuzhaigou to Huanglong

Visitors can hire a private car and the hire is around 400 yuan for a round trip.

Other information

Entrance Fee:80-190 yuan

Huanglong Cable Car Ticket:40-80 yuan

Opening Hours:8:00-18:00

Recommended Time for a Visit:1 day

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