Huanglong Valley, Sichuan, China
4.5 (61 reviews) Wednesday: 12:00 AM - 11:59 PM Spent Ranking #2 in Ngawa Tibetan and Qiang Autonomous Prefecture Valleys
Wonderful nature, almost better than Juizhaigou
Just a few hours from Juizhaigou valley, this place is certainly worth extending your stay for another night! It takes around two hours by bus (can be organized by your accommodation) from Juizhaigou. Huanglong is essentially a steep valley in which a river flows down. Over time, this river formed wonderful limestone formations. The pools are filled with crystal clear water, while plants add to the perfect picture. At the end of the valley, you can find a beautiful temple with the famous colored pools. Walk up the valley, do not fall for the cable car, which still makes you walk after, but you will not see all the cool sights on the way up.
Address
Within Songpan County, Songpan County 623300 China
Working hours
Monday : 12:00 AM - 11:59 PM
Tuesday : 12:00 AM - 11:59 PM
Wednesday : 12:00 AM - 11:59 PM
Thursday : 12:00 AM - 11:59 PM
Friday : 12:00 AM - 11:59 PM
Saturday : 12:00 AM - 11:59 PM
Sunday : 12:00 AM - 11:59 PM
Current local date and time now
Wednesday, May 15, 2024, 10:28
User Ratings
4.5 based on (61 reviews)
Reviews
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4Jo-Ann 5:00 PM Sep 28, 2021
Test of Perseverence!
The park is breathtaking. Plenty of nature and colors and a snow mountain too. We took the cable car up. Even so, the extra walk upwards to the 5 colored Ponds (Wucai Chi) was tiring enough. Oxygen tanks were on sale for people who were experiencing altitude sickness. It is a good 3500+ to the Wucai Ponds. We walked all the way down and that was our real test of perseverence and determination. Started to rain when we reached the 420 m point and from then downwards, it felt like forever!!! We made it, proudly, in one piece!!!
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4Kevthescot 5:00 PM Jul 8, 2016
Beautiful location, shame about the 10,000 shouty, rude, pushy tourists
The valley itself is amazing. There is the cable car with it's never ending queue of tourists bussed in every morning but I'd suggest you forgo that and enjoy the day climbing up yourself as the the climb to the top of the valley is well worth it. The travertine pools are stunning but somewhat ruined by the constant stream of shouting, pushy, umbrella wielding, litter throwing tourists who can number up to 10,000 in one day. Best plan would be to stay overnight (very close) and get up first thing and start your climb. There is a cable car to (near) the top but it's a bit of a cop out unless you're very unfit. Just remember that the altitude is an issue. TIP1: If you decide to walk all the way up... take the right hand side of the valley up- it's shaded by trees most of the way to the temple. After that you have no choice. TIP3: take lots and lots of water... and sun cream! TIP2: If you're about /over 6ft watch out for eye level umbrella spikes!
