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Huanglong Scenic and Historic Area

The 'Jade Pool of the Mortal World' beneath Xuebao Peak Leaving behind the turquoise waters of Jiuzhaigou, crossing over Xuebao Peak, another natural wonder unfolds in the valleys of Songpan County—Huanglong. If Jiuzhaigou is poetry of water, then Huanglong is a palette of the earth. Within a calcareous canyon stretching 3.6 kilometers, thousands of colorful pools layer upon layer, winding down like terraced fields. From above, it resembles a golden dragon lying beneath snow-capped mountains. The calcareous terraces shimmer with golden light, while ancient temples dot the landscape. With seven wonders combined—colorful pools, snow peaks, canyons, forests, terraces, ancient temples, and folk culture—the scene is truly extraordinary. When sunlight dances across the Five-Colored Pools, blues, greens, yellows, and oranges ripple and shift in the water, making you realize that 'Jade Pool of the Mortal World' is no mere exaggeration. 'After visiting Huanglong, one never looks back at other pools.' All dreams of water converge here into a beauty beyond reality.

Physical Geography

Updated at: 2026-09-17

Official website: https://www.huanglong.com/en

Opening hours

Period	Opens	Closes	Note
Peak Season (April 25 to November 30)	08:00	18:00	Last Entry Time: 17:00
Off-Season (December 1 to April 24 of the following year)	09:00	18:00	Last Entry Time: 16:00

Ticket info

Type	Price	Note
Peak Season (April 25 to November 30)	170¥	Cable car tickets must be purchased separately: 80¥ for upward ride, 40¥ for downward ride
Off-Season (December 1 to April 24 of the following year)	60¥	Cable car tickets must be purchased separately: 80¥ for upward ride, 40¥ for downward ride

Service facilities

Parking lot
Wireless network
Restrooms
Scenic area restaurant
Souvenir shop
Luggage storage
Scenic area map
Mobile phone charging