Located in the Songpan County in Sichuan Province, Huanglong Scenic and Historic Interest Area gains a high reputation of "Fairy Land on Earth" together with Jiuzhai Valley. Famous for the colorful ponds, snowy mountains, dense forest and deep valleys, the scenic spot is listed as the World Heritage site by the UNESCO in 1992. With charming natural scenery, Huanglong is one of the top tourist destinations in Sichuan, China.

Huanglong Scenic Area has a high altitude between 3,145 meters and 3,578 meters above sea level. In this 3.6 kilometers long area, there includes snow-clad peaks, more than 3,400 colorful ponds, virgin forest, waterfalls, caves, etc. Seeing is believing, to feel the real charm, you'd better step into this "Fairy Land".

Highlights in Huanglong
When step into Huanglong Scenic Area, the first scene impress you will be a group of clear ponds with different colors - Yingbin Colored Ponds. From the ponds, virgin trees and mountains are intertwined forming a veritable eye-feasting view. Along the valley, many scenic spots are settled including Feipuliuhui, Xishen Cave, Penjing Ponds, Huanglong Temple, Huanglong Cave, Shitazhenhai, Zhuanhua Pond, etc.

Muni Valley is another spotlight in Huanglong Scenic Area where consists of the biggest calcified waterfall of China - Zhaga Waterfall. Stretches for about 5 kilometers, Zhaga Waterfall flows around virgin forest forming a lively atmosphere. At the bottom of Zhaga Waterfall, there is a round-shaped stone called Jian Yu Tai. Under the sunlight, the spattering water from Zhaga Waterfall looks like shining jade with beautiful colors. Besides the Zhaga Waterfall, Erdao Lake located in the northern part of Muni Valley also attractive to all visitors. Erdao Lake covers the largest area of the valley and around the lake there are many underground limestone caves. Because of the colored limestone, the color of Erdao Lake are changing in different seasons. Standing by the lake, breathing the fresh air and hearing the clapping sound, what a tranquil and calm feeling.

Famous for the calcified waterfall, limestone formations, beautiful colored lakes, virgin forests, as well as some animals on the brink of extinction, Huanglong Scenic and Historic Interest Area is the place that you should not miss during your tour in Sichuan. The breathtaking scenery in Huanglong is waiting for your exploring!