Huanglong Easy Autumn Viewing Plan! Cable Car + Boardwalk Highland Leisure Route

Worried about altitude sickness? This "lazy version" Huanglong route is designed for leisure travelers! Using cable cars + sightseeing buses + selected boardwalks, daily hiking is kept within 3 kilometers, easily covering the three major attractions: Colorful Pools, Snow Mountains, and Colorful Forests.
🚠 Smart Transportation Arrangement
Cable Car Priority: Take the first cable car at 7:30 AM, reaching near the Five-Color Pond in 10 minutes, avoiding a 400-meter altitude climb.
Must Ride Sightseeing Bus: The newly opened sightseeing bus in the scenic area (20 RMB/person) goes directly from the cable car upper station to near the Five-Color Pond, then loops down for sightseeing.
🌸 Low-Intensity Highlight Route
Morning Segment (2.5 hours)
Cable car ascent → sightseeing bus to Five-Color Pond → leisurely walk on the boardwalk around the pond (800 meters flat) → photo stop at Huanglong Ancient Temple viewing platform.
Afternoon Segment (2 hours)
Hike downhill to Zhenyan Pond (1.5 km downhill) → take sightseeing bus back to Jinsha Pudi → cable car or walk down the mountain.
💡 Energy-Saving Tips
Carry a light backpack: only bring an oxygen bottle, hot water, high-energy snacks, and a camera with a neck strap for stabilization.
Pace control: rest 5 minutes every 30 minutes of walking; oxygen bars along the boardwalk offer free oxygen.
🏡 Accommodation Recommendations
Comfortable choice: hotels in Songpan County (altitude 2850 meters for easier adaptation).
Experience choice: Tibetan-style guesthouses at the scenic area entrance, but nighttime temperatures may drop below 0°C.
⚠️ Safety Notice
The scenic area opens at 7:30 AM, ticket sales stop at 4:30 PM, plan your time accordingly.
Those with underlying conditions (such as cardiovascular or cerebrovascular diseases) should be cautious; boardwalks are slippery in rain or snow, wear non-slip shoes.
Hidden Benefits: Ticket holders can visit the Huanglong Ecological Exhibition Hall for free to learn about the formation of travertine; exchange your cable car ticket stub for a postcard at the exit.