Must-Visit in This Lifetime! Is Huanglong in Sichuan a Real-Life Paradise?
by Aiden.Morris@37
Apr 3, 2025
 come to the fairyland Jiuzhaigou and Huanglong🌈, these two places are truly amazing, worthy of being the pinnacle of five-star scenic spots! Especially the calcified terrace landscape of Huanglong, shimmering golden under the sunlight, it really looks like a celestial pool on earth✨
🚗 Recommended itinerary
👉 Jiuzhaigou Scenic Area
📍 Address: Provincial Road 301, Zhangzha Town, Jiuzhaigou County, Aba Tibetan and Qiang Autonomous Prefecture
⏰ Opening hours: Peak season 8:00-18:00 (entry before 14:00), Off-season 8:30-18:00 (entry before 14:00)
🎫 Ticket: 280 RMB
Be sure to visit Five Flower Lake and Pearl Shoal Waterfall! The lake water of Five Flower Lake is breathtakingly beautiful, showing various colors like blue, green, and yellow from different angles, every shot is a masterpiece📸 Pearl Shoal Waterfall was the filming location for the ending theme of "Journey to the West," with spectacular splashing water!
👉 Huanglong Scenic Area
📍 Address: Pingsong Road, Huanglong Township, Songpan County, Aba Tibetan and Qiang Autonomous Prefecture
⏰ Opening hours: Peak season 7:30-18:00 (entry before 16:00), Off-season 8:00-17:00 (entry before 16:00)
🎫 Ticket: 170 RMB
The layered calcified pools of Huanglong are truly stunning, glowing golden under the sunlight✨ It is recommended to hike up the mountain, where you can slowly enjoy various sizes of colorful pools along the way. For those with less stamina, you can take the cable car up!
🍜 Food recommendations
✅ Tibetan yak meat hotpot: a must-try local specialty, fresh and delicious meat
✅ Butter tea: rich and tasty, for those who don’t like it, you can choose the sweet version
✅ Tsampa: traditional Tibetan food, worth trying
⚠️ Useful tips
1️⃣ Be aware of altitude sickness! You can prepare Rhodiola in advance
2️⃣ The temperature difference between day and night in the scenic area is large, remember to bring a windproof jacket
3️⃣ It’s especially beautiful on rainy days, but remember to bring rain gear
4️⃣ Protect the environment of the scenic area, never litter
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