Bee friendly. If you go to Jiuzhai, you don’t have to go to Huanglong? This is wrong! Jiuzhaigou and Huanglong are two scenic spots with completely different scenery, and they are both five-star natural landscape scenic spots. You will understand after looking at the pictures.
- The fairy tale world “Jiuzhaigou”
Jiuzhaigou Valley
Aba Tibetan and Qiang Autonomous Prefecture is located in the southern section of the Minshan Mountains in northwest Sichuan Province.
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It is located in Zhangzha Town, the county, and is located on the northeast side of Gonggan Ridge in the southern section of Minshan Mountain. More than 400 kilometers away from Chengdu, it is a large branch ditch at the source of the Baishui River in the upper reaches of the Jialing River in the Yangtze River system.
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The terrain of the nature reserve is high in the south and low in the north, with deep valleys and huge height differences. North Rim
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The mouth is only 2,000 meters above sea level, the central peaks and ridges are all over 4,000 meters, the southern edge is over 4,500 meters, and the main ditch is more than 30 kilometers long.
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The name comes from the nine Tibetan villages in the scenic area (Shuzheng Village, Zechawa Village, Heijiao Village, Heye Village, Panya Village, Yala Village, Jianpan Village, Rexi Village and Guodu Village) , these nine villages are also called “Heyao Jiuzhai”. Because Tibetans from nine villages have lived here for generations, it is called “
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August 08, 2017 21:19 pm
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There was an earthquake with a magnitude of 7 on the Richter scale. I took a look at the routes to scenic spots that were reopened after the earthquake. It seemed that [Rize Valley] was closed as a whole except [Jinghai]. Shuzheng Valley had more [Zharu Temple] and [Baojing Rock]. 】Two new attractions. Unfortunately, many of the beautiful scenery of Rize Valley will not be seen in the short term. The scenic spot has recently been restored and reopened, but I don’t know what the current situation is.
- “Primitive Forest” and “Rize Valley”
[Primitive Forest] is a scenic spot at the southernmost end of Rize Valley. It takes about 40 minutes to take the scenic bus directly from the entrance of the scenic spot to here.
The Rize Valley Scenic Line is 18 kilometers long, between Nuorilang and the virgin forest.
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The best part of the landscape, stunningly beautiful and ever-changing, is also
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The climax of the landscape.
The sea here is colorful, like an unpredictable kaleidoscope; some are pristine and natural, like entering a fairyland; some are deep and quiet, like a breathtaking mirror. Among them, there are waterfalls with the largest height, cornucopia-like beach currents, ancient trees The towering primeval forest, with various scenic spots arranged in an orderly manner, at random heights, connects nature, giving people a strong sense of beauty and making people excited. There are densely packed scenic spots in Rize Valley, from north to south: Mirror Sea, Pearl Beach Waterfall, Pearl Beach, Jinling Sea, Peacock River Channel, Wuhua Sea, Gao Waterfall, Panda Sea, Arrow Bamboo Sea, Swan Sea, Fangcao Sea, Primitive Forest, etc. .
【Primitive Forest】
At the southernmost end of Rize Valley, it is also the end point of the sightseeing bus. As soon as I got off the car, I was attracted by the surrounding scenery. The trees are lush, the air is fresh, the mountains are towering, and the clouds are steaming. I really understand the meaning of “primitive forest is a natural oxygen bar”.
【Arrow Bamboo Sea】
It is a 7-kilometer journey from the virgin forest to Jianzhuhai, and you need to take a scenic bus. The three scenic spots [Jianya Cliff Spring], [Swan Sea], and [Fangcao Sea] are skipped in the middle. There is no parking in the middle. If you are interested in these three scenic spots, you need to walk all the way down. I saw a senior photographer, carrying heavy equipment on his back, a tripod on his shoulder, and a long gun and short cannon on his chest, still walking around the scene as fast as flying.
In the rain, there is a sea of arrows and bamboos, and the shadows of the mountains and water are quite beautiful.
Arrow bamboo is a favorite food of giant pandas. It grows widely around the lake shore of Arrow Bamboo Sea. It is the biggest feature of Arrow Bamboo Sea, hence its name. The Jianzhuhai lake is open and long, and the water color is blue. The reflection is so vivid that one cannot tell whether the mountain has entered the water or the water has soaked the mountain. In the sea of arrow bamboo, there are many calcified dead trees, forming unique coral trees, and some new trees can be seen on the rotten wood. This is called the renewal of rotten wood, or the rebirth of dead wood and regeneration of trees. When there is no wind, you can enjoy the reflection of the sea of arrow bamboo.
【Panda Sea】
It is 2,587 meters above sea level, 14 meters deep, and covers an area of 90,000 square meters. There are often panda activities here. The texture of the rock walls by the lake is unique, reflecting in the lake, and contrasting with the circles of round white stones with black patterns naturally growing under the water next to the lake.
【Panda Sea Waterfall】
The altitude is 2592 meters, the height is 78 meters, and the top of the waterfall is 50 meters wide. The waterfall is a three-level waterfall.
Follow the observation deck on the north side of the Panda Sea to the end, and go down a steep staircase. You can see a rapid waterfall on the right, falling straight to the bottom of the valley. In the middle, this waterfall is blocked by the cliff. The protruding rock walls and boulders are cut into several sections, so several sections of waterfalls are completed in one go, which is extremely spectacular. In the middle of winter, the flowing water forms an ice waterfall, forming a magnificent crystal world.
【Five Flowers Sea】
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Known as a unique place and the essence of Jiuzhaigou, it is located at the end of the upper reaches of Kongque River in Rize Valley. The surrounding hillsides are shrouded in gorgeous autumn colors after autumn, with rich colors and various postures, dominating Jiuzhaigou. Most of the colorful forests in Wuhua Sea are concentrated on the lakeside near the water outlet. The colorful leaves are intertwined into a brocade, like fire and gold.
The same water surface shows colors such as goose yellow, dark green, dark blue, navy blue, etc., which are mottled and colorful. The colors painted by nature’s wonderful pen are so bold, strong and full of change.
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The scenery at the bottom of Wuhua Sea is wonderful. One side of the lake is emerald green, and the other side is lake green. Due to calcification, the dead trees at the bottom of the lake turn into clusters of brilliant corals. Under the sunlight, they are colorful and very charming.
【Peacock River Channel】
It is from the trestle at the Wuhuahai outlet to the mountain ring road, and then downhill along the road to a river in the deep valley on the left. Walking there is like walking in an oil painting created with the strongest colors. The surrounding scenery is like a peacock feather, blending together the most beautiful blues and greens in the world.
【Pearl Beach】
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It is a relatively wide stone beach among many seas. The clear lake water rushes down through the spacious beach. The lake water splashes silver beads on the sloping and uneven stone beach, which are shaped like pearls. This is where the name Pearl Beach comes from. Come. The reason why a landscape like pearls jumping around day and night is generated because this section of the canyon happens to be a travertine zone with a slope of 20 degrees, plus porous “biokarst” landforms of different sizes. Water flows here and the floodplain is paved. When the river opens, blocked by the tiny pores all over the river bed, thousands of water droplets appear in clusters. Under the sunlight, they are crystal clear and dazzling, just like crystal pearls rolling all over the slopes and ditches.
【Pearl Beach Waterfall】
The water rushing from Pearl Beach rolled down from the cliff, forming a wide crescent-shaped waterfall. The waterfall fell to the bottom of the valley, making a deafening roar and forming a splashing torrent. This torrent is
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Among all rapids, it is the section with the most beautiful water color, the fastest water flow, and the loudest water sound.
There is a trestle across the Pearl Beach. The beach on the south side of the trestle is covered with bushes. After the torrent passes under the bridge, it stirs up strings of pearls rolling and jumping in the shallows on the north side. The rapid torrent travels 200 meters on the sloping beach and reaches the end of the cliff on the sloping beach. It rushes out of the cliff and falls into the deep valley, forming the majestic Pearl Beach Waterfall.
【Sea of Mirrors】
The Sea of Mirrors is as horizontal as a mirror, hence its name. It is like a mirror, replicating the scenery on the ground and in the air without distortion into the water, and its reflection dominates
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The wonders of the Mirror Sea: the reflection is better than the real scene, and the surface of the Mirror Sea is as smooth as a mirror. The snow peaks and Lin Lan are reflected in the mirror, and the scenery is clear. If you look closely, the reflection in the water appears more graceful and graceful than the real scene. Worthy of you
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One of the best views.
- “Changhai”, “Wucaichi” and “Zechawagou”
“Changhai” and “Wucaichi” are two famous scenic spots in Zechawa Valley. You can take the 18-kilometer scenic bus from Nuorilang transfer station to see these two scenic spots.
【Changhai】
Changhai is
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A must-see tourist attraction, its magnificence and majestic momentum make countless tourists linger.
In summer and autumn, Changhai is surrounded by green trees. The crystal in the lake is so clear that you can see the bottom. In the winter and spring snow season, the lake is covered with a layer of white snow, and the scenery is breathtaking.
Changhai is
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Haizi has the highest altitude and the widest lake surface. The water surface of Haizi is dark blue. The water source comes from melted snow in the mountains. What is strange is that there are no water outlets around Changhai, but the water does not overflow the embankments during the summer and autumn rainy seasons, and it does not dry up after long droughts in winter and spring. ,therefore
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The locals call it a treasure gourd that cannot be filled or drained. The lake is more than 100 meters deep and spreads out in S rows. Haizi is surrounded by green forests and the peaks are covered with snow all year round. In the middle of winter, the ice layer in Changhai is up to 60 centimeters thick, making it an ideal place for ice sports.
[One-armed Old Man Cypress]
The one-armed old man cypress is also called the flag tree. It is named because its branches and leaves stretch to one side, like a flag fluttering in the wind. Its scientific name is Sabina chinensis (Linn.) Ant. It is more than a thousand years old. This cypress tree with only one branch and leaves has a beautiful legend and unique shape. It has stood firmly on the edge of Changhai for thousands of years, forming a
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a unique scenery.
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Scenic Spot Changhai “One-Armed Old Man Cypress” was selected into the “100 Chinese Ancient Trees and Health Care List” in 2015.
[Jiuzhaigou-Wucaichi]
The water of Wucai Pond comes from the high Changhai. There are aquatic plant communities such as Spirogyra, Chara, and small ferns growing in the water, as well as herbaceous plants such as reeds, knotweeds, and water wicks. These plants contain different shades of chlorophyll, which show different colors in the lake water rich in calcium carbonate. The upper half of Wucai Pond is blue, the lower half is orange-red, the left side is sky blue, and the right side is blue. Olive green, colorful. The water in the colorful pool is clear and transparent. Through the water surface, you can clearly see the texture of the rocks at the bottom of the pool. Under the sunlight, it shines with colorful light.
Take the scenic bus to leave Wucai Pond. The only more representative scenic spots in Chawagou are [Changhai] and [Wucaichi]. The scenic area car also passed through two Haizi [Shanghai and Xiajihai] during the drive, and did not stop three times.
【Last Season Sea】
Adjacent to Wucai Pond, the water of the lake changes with the seasons, filling and drying up. In the autumn rainy season, the lake water rises, the color of the lake is blue, and in summer the water is shallow and emerald green. After early winter, the lake water dries up, and the lake bed is covered with grass. Haizi has become a grazing grassland, and the United Nations first-class protected plant-Ruoxiwei grows on the grassland. strange. (Pictures taken from photos taken by the Scenic Area Administration Bureau, thanks to the author)
【Next Season Sea】
Inlaid in a mountain valley with lush flowers and grass, the amount of water changes with the seasons. In autumn, there is abundant rainfall and the lake is full. In the next season, the water color of the sea is the most blue and transparent, and it looks like bright blue ink from a distance. In winter and spring, the water level gradually decreases, and until early summer, the lake even dries up, and the lake bed is covered with pasture, making it a blessed land for grazing cattle and horses. Beside the road by the lake, there are several tall forest trees. In the electric autumn, the leaves turn yellow, and the trees are full of golden light from a distance. (Pictures taken from photos taken by the Scenic Area Administration Bureau, thanks to the author)
【Zechawa Village】
Zechawa Village is a Tibetan village at the entrance of Zechawa Valley. Zechawa Valley is named after this village. The Tibetans here are also very devout Bonbo believers. Sutras are hung at the door of every house. Banner, believe in the oldest Bon Bo religion in Tibet.
Then Chawa Village will also arrive.
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Changhai, the only way to travel to Wucaichi.
- “Norilang Waterfall” and “Shuzheng Valley”
Shuzhenggou is
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The main ditch is
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The door to the beautiful scenery.
The southern end of Shuzheng Valley is
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The signature attraction of Nuorilang Waterfall is the Bonsai Beach, Reed Sea, Spark Sea, Wolong Sea, Shuzheng Sea, Shuzheng Waterfall, Tiger Sea, Rhinoceros Sea, Shuanglong Sea and other waterscape wonders, among which the Spark Sea, Shuzheng Waterfall is the most beautiful.
【Norilang Waterfall】
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Shuzhenggou Mouth, with an altitude of 2365 meters, a waterfall width of 270 meters and a height of 24.5 meters, is one of the largest calcified waterfalls in China and the widest waterfall in China. In Tibetan, Nuorilang means male god, and it also means tall and tall. Therefore, Nuorilang Waterfall means a majestic waterfall.
Nuorilang Waterfall is also one of the six most beautiful waterfalls in China selected by China National Geographic Magazine.
A bird’s-eye view of Nuorilang Waterfall is majestic and extraordinary. Haizi upstream of the waterfall is also a mysterious place rarely visited by tourists. (Pictures taken from photos taken by the Scenic Area Administration Bureau, thanks to the author)
【Jiuzhaigou Mill】
It is located on the scenic line of Shuzheng Valley, between Shuzheng and the sea. A long trestle crosses the shoal. Next to the trestle is an ancient and Tibetan-style mill, which was used to grind flour and other crops. It is now fully preserved for tourists to enjoy and take photos.
【Shuzhenggou】
The total length is 13.8 kilometers, with more than 40 various lakes (Haizi), accounting for approximately
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40% of all lakes in the scenic area. The water in the upper part of Haizi crosses the lake embankment, overflows from the trees, stirs up white water splashes, jumps and jumps in the green, and rushes back and forth. The water flows up and down along the embankment, forming water curtains, graceful and graceful. The entire sea has clear layers, green and blue colors, and is as innocent and natural as a fairy tale.
More than 40 lakes, like more than 40 crystal mirrors, stretch along the ditch for five or six kilometers. The water is sparkling, the blue waves are rippling, the birds are singing, and the reeds are swaying. Bonsai Sea, Reed Sea, Spark Sea, Wolong Sea, Shuzheng Waterfall and Tiger Sea. Surprises all the way, beautiful scenery all the way, clear water all the way, and Yao Chi all the way.
【Tiger Sea】
It is 2298 meters above sea level, 310 meters long, 194 meters wide and 23 meters deep. In late autumn, the colorful forest is reflected in the clear lake water, with mottled colors like colorful tiger stripes.
The lake water of Tiger Sea is blue due to travertine, from light blue to sapphire blue to dark blue. The color changes evenly and is very beautiful. The water is clear and the fallen trees are clearly visible. These trees have been lying for thousands of years. After falling down, their surfaces were covered with lime and did not decay, so they maintained their original shape for a long time.
【Shu Zheng Waterfall】
Shuzheng Waterfall is 2295m above sea level, 11m high and 62m wide. The waterfall is in the shape of an arc that bulges forward, and the water falls in multiple stages. It is composed of many waterfalls connected end to end. The shrubs on the embankment stand proudly on the rapids. They have withstood the impact of the water for many years and are graceful. They form a special plant community and a rare natural wonder in the world. Clusters of shrubs unique to the plateau stand on the embankment. They are rooted in the water and stand proudly in the rapids. They have withstood the impact of running water for many years without falling or rotting. They are graceful and graceful, forming a special plant community and a rare natural wonder in the world.
【Shu Zheng Village】
It is a Tibetan and Qiang village located in Shuzheng Valley. Behind the village is the Dagonan Mountain with an altitude of 4,200 meters, facing the Shuzheng Sea. There are Nine Treasure Lotus Bodhi Pagodas built in the village, which represent the unity, peace and happiness of the nine Tibetan villages. An ethnic cultural village was built here, where you can watch
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Tibetan architectural style, paintings and Tibetan costumes, experience the daily life of Tibetans, and feel their clothing, food, housing and transportation.
【Shu Zheng Qun Hai】
Shuzheng Qunhai is 2187-2280 meters above sea level. Its topography is based on the superposition of debris flow deposits in river valleys, and then travertine deposition, forming 19 lakes of various sizes, which are layered one after another along the valleys. Here, forests, lakes, and small waterfalls are interconnected, presenting a unique landscape of “trees growing in water, water flowing in the forest, and people swimming in the middle of the painting.”
In the late autumn, the trees are standing in the sea. The 19 pieces of Haizi are like 19 pieces of green jade, inlaid in the colorful forest in the deep mountains and valleys, just like bringing a beautiful jade necklace to Shuzheng Village.
【Sea of Sparks】
Coming to the colorful sea of sparks, the colors here are not too much to describe with God’s palette, red, orange, yellow, green, blue, purple, who will spread the rainbow over the blue pool, enjoy the shadows of the lakes and mountains, and be intoxicated.
【Bonsai Beach】
Bonsai Beach is also called “Bonsai Sea” in Tibetan and is called “Jiazhucuo”.
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The first beach flow landscape.
A variety of plants grow on the milky white travertine shoals in the bonsai beach. The river is clear and the beach is flowing. Miscellaneous trees are dotted in between, with their roots intertwined. Each tree has its own scenery, each with its own interest, just like a row of bonsais. The wonders of Bonsai Beach are precisely
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Another magical thing about Haizi that is not seen elsewhere is the various strange branches and trunks in Haizi. Due to natural variation, these trees have grown roots that draw nutrients directly from the water.
travel guide
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With an altitude of 1,900 to 3,100 meters, it has a humid plateau climate, and the top of the mountain is covered with snow all year round. In spring, the temperature is lower and varies greatly, with the average temperature ranging from 9 to 18°C. In summer, the temperature rises and becomes more stable, with the average temperature ranging from 19 to 22°C. The nights are cooler, so you should prepare a thin sweater. The climate in autumn is pleasant, but the temperature difference between day and night is large, especially in late autumn after October (frozen soil appears in late October). You can wear single clothes during the day, but wear cold-proof clothes at night. Winter is colder, with temperatures mostly below 0°C.
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Rainfall is less and mostly concentrated in July to August.
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You can travel all year round, especially autumn is the best time. Mid-to-late October is the best time to travel.
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The most eye-catching season.
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Winter and early summer also have their own charm.
Tickets:
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Tickets (peak season: 220 yuan; low season: 80 yuan).
transportation
Shuttle bus: It leaves at Chengdu Xinnanmen Station and Chadianzi Station at 8 a.m. every day
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air-conditioned bus. Ticket price is 95 yuan. Ximen Station (on Yingmenkou Road) is directly accessible by long-distance buses in all seasons.
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, Huanglong, the fare is 87 yuan, there are day classes (departing at 7:30) and night sleeper cars, departing in the evening and arriving in the morning. After entering the ditch by car, take an environmentally friendly sightseeing bus or walk around.
airplane
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There is an airport with Huanglong,
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Huanglong Airport, is located 12 kilometers northeast of Chuanzhusi Town, Songpan County, Aba Tibetan Autonomous Prefecture, Sichuan Province, 12 kilometers away from
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88 kilometers away from Huanglong and 53 kilometers away from Huanglong. It is often called the “Jiuhuang Airport”.
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Flights operated by Huanglong Airport include: Chengdu to
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, Chongqing to
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, Xi’an to
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wait.
- “Huanglong”, the fairyland in the world
【Colorful Pond】
I have been to Huanglong twice. The first time was in September 2004. Due to the crude shooting equipment (point-and-shoot camera), not many photos were left, but more memories. This is my first time to climb the 4,000-meter-high plateau in Shanghai. I dare not say that there are many difficulties and dangers, but the hardships on the way are still fresh in my memory…
The second time was in October 2009, which is one of the most beautiful seasons for Huanglong tourism. This time, we took the cableway up the mountain and walked down the mountain, which reduced the lack of oxygen and difficult walking up the mountain, and gave us more time. All the photographers went up the mountain together and harvested many precious photos while talking and laughing.
Huanglong Ropeway Service Center
[Huanglong Cableway Lower Station] Hongyan Pass.
Friendly reminder: The Huanglong Scenic Area with an altitude of more than 3,000 meters is one of the highest scenic spots in China. Tourists should be prepared to prevent altitude sickness when traveling. It is recommended to start taking rhodiola rosea 7 days before going to Huanglong or carry a quick-acting medicine with you. Omo carries oxygen tablets in case of emergency. There is an oxygen inhalation station approximately every 1,000 meters along the tourist route in the Huanglonggou Scenic Area, where tourists can inhale oxygen. According to the tour guide, despite this, some tourists still have high-reaction accidents every year, so don’t be careless.
The Hongyanguan Cableway costs 80 yuan/person for the upward trip and 40 yuan/person for the downlink.
【Peak Tram Station】
Located on the back slope of the main Huanglong Valley, the hiking route is already a gentle scenic plank road. Continue for about 1.5 kilometers and enter the main scenic spot “Huanglong Valley” (it is about 2.9 kilometers to the highest point of Wucai Pond in Huanglong Scenic Area). Along the way, you can see through the dense forest gaps the large and small calcification pools in the main scenic area and the majestic “Snow Baoding”, the main peak of Minshan Mountain. Xuebaoding is 5588 meters above sea level. It has majestic mountains, tall and straight peaks, steep cliffs, hidden peaks, snow all year round, and hanging glaciers. You can also observe the rich vegetation landforms of Huanglong Valley. From the bottom of Huanglong Valley (2000 meters above sea level) to the top of the mountain (3800 meters above sea level), there are subtropical evergreen and deciduous broad-leaved mixed forests, coniferous broad-leaved mixed forests, and subalpine coniferous forests. Forests, alpine shrub meadows, etc.
Introduction to Huanglong Scenic Area:
Huanglong Scenic Area is a scenic area located in Songpan County, Aba Tibetan and Qiang Autonomous Prefecture, Sichuan Province.
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Adjacent, about 100 kilometers apart.
Huanglong Scenic Area has many colorful pools in the ditch, which change into colorful colors as the surrounding scenery changes and the angle of sunlight changes, so it is known as: “The Wonderful Pool on Earth”. It consists of Huanglonggou, Danyun Gorge, Munigou, Xuebaoding, Xueshanliang, Hongxingyan, Xigou and other scenic spots. The main scenic spot “Huanglonggou” is located under Xuebaoding, the main peak of Minshan Mountain, facing the source of Fujiang River, and is 7.5 kilometers long. meters, 1.5 kilometers wide.
[Wanglongping Observation Deck] The view here is wide. Under the blue sky and white clouds, the Huanglong Scenic Area is perfectly displayed in front of you. It is a good location for taking pictures. It is about 1.5 kilometers from the Wanglongping viewing platform to the main scenic area. This is basically the highest altitude location in the Huanglong Scenic Area. Don’t be anxious. You need to get used to it and walk slowly. If you don’t have severe symptoms of high altitude sickness here, you will basically be able to walk smoothly. Complete the entire itinerary of Huanglong Scenic Area.
Huanglong Scenic Area is famous for its four wonders: colorful pools, snow-capped mountains, canyons, and forests. It is also said that on this basis, beach currents, ancient temples, and folk customs are added to the seven wonders.
In December 1992, Huanglong Scenic Area was listed as a “World Natural Heritage” by UNESCO.
Huanglong Valley, the main scenic area of Huanglong Scenic Area
, resembles the image of “dragon” in the minds of Chinese people, so it has always been likened to: the fairyland on earth and the symbol of China. It is even more respected by villagers of all ethnic groups in the local area. Tibetans call it “Dongri Serjun”, which means the Conch Mountain (referring to Xuebao Mountain) and the golden Haizi (referring to Huanglong Valley) in the east.
Look at the colorful calcification pools of Huanglonggou through the gaps in the jungle.
Huanglong travertine landscape has a complete range of types, including travertine edge stone dam colorful pool, travertine beach, travertine fan, travertine lake, travertine collapse lake, pit, as well as travertine waterfall, travertine cave, travertine spring, travertine Complete with tables, travertine bonsai, etc., it is a veritable natural travertine museum. It is huge in scale: the continuous travertine section of Huanglong Valley is 3,600 meters long, the longest travertine beach is 1,300 meters long, and the widest is 170 meters; there are more than 3,400 colorful pools; the edge stone dam is up to 7.2 meters high; the Zhaga calcium Hua Falls is 93.2 meters high. These are the best in China and unparalleled in the world. In the 3,600-meter section of Huanglong Valley, almost all types of travertine are assembled at the same time, and cleverly form a golden “dragon” that soars among the snow-capped mountains and forests.
【Huanglongzhong Temple】
After seeing the “Huanglong Temple” in the scenic area, it is not too far from entering the main scenic area. This building with a white roof next to “Huanglongzhong Temple” is the “Azalea Forest Visitor Service Center”.
look into the distance
【Snow Baoding】
, the main peak of Minshan Mountain, Snow Baoding, is right in front of you. This was once the place where the Red Army walked through the Long March. There is a poem to prove it: “I am even more happy with the thousands of miles of snow in Minshan Mountain. The three armies are all happy after the passing”… (Mao Zedong - Qilu “Long March”)
Under the blue sky and white clouds, the “Yellow Dragon” slowly reveals its true face…
Entering the main scenic spot “Huanglong Valley”, the first thing you see are the two main attractions in the Huanglong Scenic Area, “Huanglong Ancient Temple” and “Wucai Pond”.
【Huanglong Ancient Temple】
We stopped here for a short time and continued up the road to see the colorful pool first, and will return here later.
【Huanglong Ancient Temple】Back view.
Half of the lake is half of the lake, half of the mountain is surrounded by the shadow of Huanglong Temple.
To view the Wucai Pond Scenic Area, you must pass through the Huanglong Ancient Temple and continue upward to enter the “Wucai Pond” Scenic Area.
【Colorful Pond】
Walking to the highest point of Wucai Pond, there is a viewing platform deep inside the scenic area, which is the best place for tourists to take photos.
Wucai Pond Not only is the “pool” colorful; the mountains and vegetation are also colorful.
[Wucaichi] In 2004, we walked up the mountain, and Wucaichi is the highest point of Huanglong. From the time we entered the scenic spot, we walked about 4.2 kilometers. It was very physically demanding and had high reflection effects, so many tourists We couldn’t walk the entire distance, and we were in pretty good shape. We were exhausted when we insisted on walking to this point in the rain, so we simply took two or three photos and hurried down the mountain.
When we returned to Huanglong, we caught up with the good season and good weather and upgraded our shooting equipment, so we stayed around the Wucai Pond for a long time to make up for the shortcomings of the last time.
After a week around Wucai Pond, we returned to Huanglong Ancient Temple, took photos here, and started to go down the mountain along the scenic plank road.
According to legend, Huanglong helped Yu control floods and made great contributions. Later generations built a temple and erected a monument here to offer sacrifices. Another theory is that Huanglong Temple was built because Huanglong practiced Taoism and became an immortal here. Now, in the main hall of the temple, there is a real statue of Huanglong wearing a black Taoist robe and looking calm. Less than 100 meters away from the back side of the back temple, there is the Dragon King Temple. The Huanglong Temple Fair is held every year on the 15th day of the sixth lunar month. At that time, Tibetan, Qiang, Hui and Han people will come here to attend the meeting, bringing tents, cooking utensils and food.
【Huanglongzhong Temple】
The distance from Huanglong Ancient Temple to Huanglongzhong Temple is not as far as 5 miles as recorded in the county annals. On the west side of the plank road is a copper plate and stone inscription of Huanglongzhong Temple, indicating that Huanglongzhong Temple is only 676 meters away from Huanglong Ancient Temple. This should be a more formal statement verified by the Huanglong management authority. It seems that the records in ancient books and local chronicles are wrong, and the falsehoods have continued to be spread in modern times.
【Huanglongzhong Temple】
The building covers an area of approximately 5100 square meters. It is a Tibetan Buddhist temple with a three-story exterior with a single eaves and a mountain-like shape, which is simple and majestic. There were originally five temples: Lingguan, Maitreya, Heavenly King, Big Buddha, and Guanyin. However, now only one old site of Guanyin Hall (including the statue of Eighteen Arhats) remains, occupying only one-tenth of the area and about 500 square meters. If visitors didn’t look at the inscriptions on the roadside, they would think that this is the only temple in Huanglongzhong Temple. In recent years, after renovations, tea, instruments and tourist souvenirs have been added to the hall. The mountains surrounding Huanglong Temple are green and undulating, also known as Hidden Dragon Mountain.
Leave Huanglongzhong Temple and go down to the next scenic spot “Jiexian Bridge” 458 meters away. The wooden plank road in the scenic area is very well built, not very steep, flat and wide, and it feels very comfortable to walk on it.
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【Jiexianqiao】
, Jiexian Bridge is located in Huanglong Tourist Scenic Area, 553 meters away from Zhengyan Pool at the bottom and 458 meters away from Huanglongzhong Temple at the top. Huanglong Jiexian Bridge is a Taoist cultural site.
Legend has it that a devout pilgrim stepped onto this bridge and heard fairy music coming from the sky. After crossing the bridge, he saw many immortals dancing by the colorful pool. Amidst the seven-color auspicious clouds, the immortals welcomed him into the fairyland of Yaochi. Of course, this is A beautiful legend.
【Zhengyan Pool】
Zhengyan Pool, developed on the left side of Huanglong Valley, has more than 500 colorful pools and is one of the largest groups of colorful pools in Huanglong Valley. It is also the most colorful pool group in the Huanglong travertine landscape. According to experts, this place alone is comparable to the PLITVICE National Park in Yugoslavia. The gold armor and silver scales on the pond embankment are colorful and dazzling.
Unfortunately, the sky began to be covered with dark clouds at this time, which reduced the sunlight and the blue sky and white clouds, and the color of the calcification pool was somewhat reduced.
Some of the Zhengyan Ponds are shaped like camel pincushion flowers, some are shaped like lotus leaves, small enough to hide in sleeves, and large like acres of fields. They have different shapes and are staggered. As for the water quality, it is clear and clear, with extremely high perspective. The dead branches and moss at the bottom of the water are clearly visible. Because the depths of the pools are different, the bottom of the embankment has its own color, and the distribution of water plants is uneven. Coupled with the refraction, reflection and absorption of sunlight waves, each pool is colorful and vying for beauty. Perhaps this is the Zhengyan Pool. True charm and value in its own right.
Zhengyan Pool, composed of 658 colorful pools, is currently the most spectacular and colorful open-air travertine pool group in the world.
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【Saluo Yingcai Pond】
The salo reflecting pool is above the mirror reflecting pool, and the entire color pool is hidden among lush and gorgeous salan flowers.
The rhododendron is the rhododendron. There are many varieties of rhododendrons here, and 16 species have been identified through preliminary investigation. Due to the different varieties, the flowering periods are different, and the flowers are colorful and colorful. The flowers can be seen here twice a year. Spring is dominated by pink, while summer is dominated by pink and white. Whenever the rhododendrons are in full bloom, the colors are dark and light, and the clouds are steaming and rosy; some are as fresh as peach clouds, gorgeous and charming; some are as plain as white silk, elegant and moving.
【Mirror Reflecting Pool】
The total area of the Mingjing Reflection Pool is more than 3,600 square meters, with 180 colorful pools. The surface of the pool is as smooth as a mirror, and the water is elegant and clear. It reflects the sky, clouds, snow peaks and jungles in the pool. The mirror system is so clear that it is often difficult for the photographer to tell the difference after the photos taken here are printed.
The weather was gloomy when we walked here, and the surface of the pool was rippling with microwaves. We didn’t see the “mirror reflecting pool” that was as horizontal as a mirror.
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【Golden Sands Pavement】
, the golden sand paving is a travertine flow from Xishen Cave to Salo Cai Pool, which is about 1500 meters long and 70-120 meters wide. According to experts, Jinsha Pavilion is the surface travertine beach flow that is in the best condition, has the largest area, the longest distance, and is the most colorful among similar geological structures found in the world.
Since the carbonate has lost the geographical conditions to condense into a pool here, the overflowing water waves fly over a ridged slope about 1.5 kilometers long, and condense into layers of golden travertine beaches at the bottom of the water. , like pieces of scales, shining golden light under the sunlight, is another rare wonder of Huanglong.
【Bonsai Pool】
From Xishen Cave to Po Luocai Pond, there is a travertine flow about 1,500 meters long and 70-120 meters wide, which is called the “Golden Sand Pavement”. On the left is the bonsai pond. It consists of a group of nearly a hundred pools, with pools within pools and pools outside pools. The bottom of the pool is in various colors of yellow, white, brown, and gray. The surface of the pool is clean and dust-free, looking like a mirror. In the pool next to the pool, there are trees, rocks, flowers, and wild fruits everywhere. A unique bonsai that seems to be made in heaven.
Climb up the mountain and look down at the golden sand paved by the travertine flow. It is like a golden dragon leaping and leaping in the forest, winding and majestic, sending sincerity, broad-mindedness and love for life to people. .
【Body Washing Cave】
The body-washing cave is located at the lower part of the travertine waterfall, on the second step of Huanglonggou. The travertine flow flowing down from the golden beach suddenly collapsed here and fell into a travertine collapse wall 10 meters high and 40 meters wide. It is the longest travertine collapse wall in the world. The surging water flows over the embankment and tumbles down the travertine wall into a magnificent travertine waterfall, which is very spectacular.
The body-washing cave is 1 meter high and 1.5 meters wide. The 1 meter into the cave is covered with light yellow and milky white stalactites. The depth of the cave is unknown. According to scientific research, the cave was originally an outlet of an ancient glacier hundreds of millions of years ago. The mouth of the cave is filled with mist and the waterfall is like a curtain. Legend has it that it is a place where immortals purify their bodies. Only after entering the cave can you practice Taoism.
Since the Ming Dynasty, monks from Taoism and Tibetan Buddhism from all over the world have come here to bathe and purify themselves to feel the aura of heaven and earth. It is said that the ancient monk Dala Menba of Benbo Sect once meditated in front of the wall in the cave and finally became a great master. Therefore, the body-washing cave is still a sacred site in the hearts of Benbo believers.
【Liantai Waterfall】
The Lotus Terrace Waterfall is 167 meters long, 19 meters wide, with a relative height difference of 45 meters and an altitude of 3260 meters. The golden travertine beach is like an auspicious lotus throne and like a “dragon claw” playing in the water. Silver springs roll from the forest. Come, in golden Flying beads and splashes of jade on the travertine body flow straight into the center of the pool, forming a confusing mist and rain, and the sound of rushing water. Under the cover of the secluded trestle and jungle, tourists stop and marvel at the uncanny power of nature to create such a lifelike sculpture. Strong “Dragon Claw”.
【Liaoyan Lake】
It covers an area of 2,000 square meters and is 3,251 meters above sea level. The lake water is as clear as a mirror and the algae on the bottom of the lake are in various shapes. It is the only lake in Huanglong Valley.
【Falling Waterfall】
Also known as Xihuachi Waterfall. The waterfall is 10 meters high and about 60 meters wide. From the flower washing pool at the top of the waterfall, dozens of trapezoidal waterfalls cascade. There are many flakes of travertine deposits under the waterfall. The water is transparent and golden. The sun shines on the waterfall, and the golden light shines. Bright outside.
The steep cliff behind the waterfall is mostly composed of dripping horse lung-shaped and flaky travertine deposits. The golden color makes the entire waterfall look magnificent. Throughout the panoramic view, waterfalls are everywhere, with rumbling waves and extraordinary momentum. Once illuminated by the afterglow of the rising sun and setting sun, different colors are reflected from different angles. From a distance, it is like clouds falling from the sky, which is particularly brilliant and dazzling. Visitors feel as if they are in a charming fairyland.
【Welcome Pool】
It is a group of exquisite and unique pools with bright water quality that you first see when entering Huanglong Scenic Area. The pools vary in size, have strange shapes, are brightly colored, and are well-proportioned. They are surrounded by mountains, lush forests, wild flowers blooming in the mountains, and colorful butterflies flying. The stone paths in the mountains twist and turn, dotted with viewing pavilions, adding to the interest.
We walked all the way down from the mountain, and this became the last stop for Huanglong to bid farewell to the human world. I really want to stay here for a long time, which is an impossible wish. I can only look forward to coming back next time!
Exiting the entrance of Huanglong Scenic Area, there is a simple and ethnically distinctive scenic area gate and ticket booth. Perhaps it was too late, and there were no tourists at the ticket booth.
[Entrance to Huanglong Scenic Area]
- This is the official entrance of Huanglong Scenic Area. If you take the cable car up the mountain, you can take the bus here to the “cable station”.
travel information
External transportation:
You can fly to Jiuhuang Airport located in Chuanzhusi Town. The airport is 43 kilometers away from Huanglong. During the tourist season (April-November), there are airport buses from the airport to Huanglong. It stops for about 4 hours and then leaves.
Jiuzhaigou Valley
, the ticket is 100 yuan/person. You can also take a shuttle bus from Xinnanmen Station in Chengdu to Huanglong. The entire journey is on secondary roads and the road conditions are good.
Tickets:
200 yuan/person (discount ticket 100/person), 80 yuan/person in off-season.
Cable car: 80 yuan/person for the up trip and 40 yuan/person for the down trip.
I saw that there is a package ticket online: ticket + upward cable car ticket for 250 yuan/person.
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Jiuzhaigou Valley
There is a small town called Chuanzhu Temple between Huanglong and Huanglong.
Jiuzhaigou Valley
It is an important transit station with Huanglong and the closest to Huanglong Scenic Area.
In recent years, due to Huanglong and
Jiuzhaigou Valley
With the rise of the tourism industry, the food and accommodation in Chuanzhusi Town has gradually flourished. Now it has become the closest and most convenient accommodation area to Huanglong, and it also has the most choices. When we traveled to Huanglong, we chose to stay at “Chuanzhu Temple”.
There are also accommodations near Huanglong Scenic Area, but they are not as good as “
Jiuzhaigou Valley
“Convenient accommodation nearby. Available in”
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