🏞️ Huanglong National Scenic Area – Fairyland at 3,500m Altitude

If you’re looking for surreal beauty, 黄龙 Huanglong absolutely delivers — with its crystal-clear calcified pools, snow-capped peaks, waterfalls, and forest trails. No wonder it’s known as “Fairyland on Earth”. 📍 Located in Songpan County, the highlight is the main Huanglong Headquarters area — especially the stunning 五彩池 (Five-Colored Pools). 💰 Tickets: ¥140 (includes entry ¥60 + cable car ¥80 + sightseeing shuttle ¥20) ✅ Book in advance on 阿坝旅游网 — there’s a daily cap of 5,000 tickets! 🚩 Recommended route: 🔼 Ascent: Cable car + shuttle + short walk Route: Scenic bus → Upper cableway → Shuttle → Calcified waterfall → Huanglong Temple → Five-Colored Pool 🔽 Descent: Walk the whole way down Route: Five-Colored Pool → Jiexian Bridge → Zhengbi Pool → Panjing Pool → Bathing Cave → Yingbin Pool → Exit ⸻ ⚠️ Things to Note: 1️⃣ Altitude ~3,500m – Those with weaker constitutions may experience mild altitude sickness. Prep with 紅景天 (Rhodiola), chocolate, or glucose tablets. 2️⃣ The walk down has many stunning small pools, not just the main one — skip the cable car if you’re up for it! 3️⃣ Wear comfortable shoes, 4️⃣ Weather is super unpredictable — bring rain gear! 5️⃣ Total scenic trail is ~7km — pace yourself and hydrate. 📷 Best seasons: summer & autumn (pool is full & colors pop). ⸻ #黄龙风景区 #五彩池 #四川景点 #川西旅游 #中国国家公园 #黄龙景区 #中国自然美景 #中国小众旅行地 #huanglongfairyland #calcifiedpools #songpancounty #chinahiddengems #黄龙攻略 #高原徒步 #黄龙旅游 #四川旅行分享