🐉 Huanglong Scenic Area 黄龙风景区 | China’s Fairyland in the Mountains

📍Sichuan, near Jiuzhaigou | UNESCO World Heritage Site

Hidden deep within the Minshan mountains lies Huanglong (黄龙) — a surreal landscape of terraced turquoise pools, snow-capped peaks, dense forests, and sacred Tibetan temples. Nicknamed the “Jade Pool Fairyland (人间瑶池)”, this UNESCO gem is every nature lover’s dream.

🌈 The star attraction? The shimmering calcite pools that cascade down the valley like a golden dragon — giving the area its name, which literally means “Yellow Dragon.”

✨ What to expect:
• 📸 Thousands of colorful mineral-rich ponds
• 🏔️ Views of Mount Xuebaoding (5,588m) in the distance
• 🛕 Huanglong Ancient Temple at the valley’s end
• 🍁 Golden forests in autumn, snow-dusted magic in winter

💡 Tips:
• Altitude is 3,000m+ — go slow and prepare for thinner air
• Cable car available for a more comfortable visit

🌟 It’s less crowded than Jiuzhaigou — but just as awe-inspiring.

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Post by NatDiscoversAsia | Jul 25, 2025