Huanglong Scenic and Historic Interest Area, a 5A World Natural Heritage Site.

According to the legend of Huanglong, it is said that Huanglong was formed when a Chinese hero shot an arrow into the sky, piercing the heart of a dragon that happened to fly by. The dragon died instantly and fell from the sky into a pond, creating a huge splash and turning the wheat fields into Cocoa Crunch. Just kidding!!! It actually became the present-day Huanglong, haha. The further you walk, the more beautiful it gets. You can't help but continuously snap photos. Initially, you walk past a turquoise stream, lined with layered rocks, including the world's longest stretch of travertine terraces (Jinsha Pudi) and the world's largest travertine cave (Si Shen Dong). The beauty that arises from the abundant travertine in Huanglong is breathtaking. From a high vantage point, you can see a golden dragon, complete with head, body, and tail. Turning around, you can see snow-capped mountains in the distance, paired with the changing colors of leaves, forming a valley. There's an ancient temple that was under renovation when we visited. The culture and traditions of the local people, and the name Huanglong itself, are a tribute to the Dragon God of the East Sea. In the valley, there are three temples built to commemorate the Dragon God (Huanglong). Huanglong can be visited all year round, and each season offers a different experience. There are many species of animals here, but we only saw one bird, haha.