With flexible travel options and no cable car restrictions, you can freely plan your tour pace, hike and enjoy the colorful pools, forests, and ancient temples along the way, and deeply experience the pristine beauty of the plateau wetlands.
This is a high-value option with only entrance fees and no additional cable car charges. It is suitable for hikers and photography enthusiasts with good stamina, offering even better value for money.
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Enjoy a stress-free and enjoyable experience in the core scenic area: The cable car takes you directly to the high-altitude area, saving you the physical exertion of climbing the mountain and allowing you to easily reach key attractions such as the Five-Colored Pool, avoiding the fatigue of high-altitude hiking.
Efficiently explore the essence of Huanglong: Take the cable car up the mountain and hike down. This classic route avoids backtracking and allows you to enjoy iconic landscapes such as the travertine terraces, the vibrant pools, and Huanglong Central Temple in one stop, doubling your travel efficiency.
Suitable for a wide range of people: Whether it's families, seniors, or short-trip travelers with limited time, everyone can enjoy a comfortable and enjoyable trip.
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🌟 Product Introduction
Huanglong Scenic Area in Aba Prefecture, Sichuan Province, is a well-preserved
plateau wetland and a World Natural Heritage site in China.
The scenic area covers a total area of 700 square kilometers, with an
altitude ranging from 1,700 to 5,588 meters. It is only 100 kilometers away
from Jiuzhaigou, making it easily accessible for tourists to visit.
The core area features over 3,000 colorful pools, with its uniquely structured
and brightly colored travertine landscape at its center. It also includes
numerous attractions such as Huanglonggou, Five-Colored Pools, Golden Sand
Pavement, and Huanglong Central Temple, earning it the reputation of "Jade
Pool on Earth".
With a passport or other valid identification, you can directly scan the code
to enter the park, saving you the hassle of queuing to exchange tickets and
enjoying a convenient visit.
✨ Key Highlights
Stunning natural wonders
It boasts the world's largest and highest-altitude open-air travertine pool
complex, where the water displays a variety of colors such as blue-green and
pale yellow due to minerals, creating a picturesque landscape with the snow-
capped mountains and forests.
Convenient park entry experience
Visitors must present their passports at the visitor center to collect their
tickets and enter the park.
Rich combination of attractions
Covering iconic attractions such as the Five-Colored Pool, Zhaga Waterfall,
and Muni Valley, the classic "cable car up the mountain + hiking down the
mountain" route offers a comprehensive view of the core scenic spots,
balancing comfort and sightseeing.
You can visit in all four seasons
Springtime brings tender greenery and vibrant life; summer offers cool respite
from the heat; autumn paints the forests in vibrant colors, creating a
dazzling spectacle with colorful ponds; and winter transforms the landscape
into a pristine, silvery wonderland. Each season offers a unique experience.
📌 Scenic Area Details
The scenic area is known for its four wonders: colorful pools, snow-capped
mountains, canyons, and forests. Combined with its beaches, ancient temples,
and folk customs, it forms a unique landscape of "seven wonders".
✅ Key Attraction – Five-Colored Pools: At an altitude of 3,576 meters,
hundreds of colorful pools are scattered across the landscape, shimmering with
a glass-like luster under the sunlight.
✅ Must-see attraction – Golden Sands: The world's largest surface travertine
terrace, stretching 1,300 meters, resembles a golden river under the sunlight.
📝 Travel Tips
It is recommended to allow 3-4 hours for the visit and choose the "cable car
up + hiking down" route, which can save energy and allow you to appreciate the
attractions along the way, such as Zhengyan Pool and Huanglong Ancient Temple.
The scenic area is at a high altitude, so it is recommended to bring sunscreen
and warm clothing. Those who are sensitive to altitude sickness may prepare
oxygen cylinders.
Suitable for: Photography enthusiasts capturing light and shadow wonders,
families enjoying nature and relaxation, and in-depth travelers exploring the
highland wetlands.
I. Reservation and Park Entry Regulations
Real-name online ticket booking: The scenic area implements a full online real-name system.
Documents and Entry Procedures: Present your passport or other valid documents at the visitor center to collect your ticket and then scan the QR code to enter the park; the ticket and the cable car ticket are combined into one code, eliminating the need for separate redemptions, making travel more convenient for cross-border tourists at Huanglong Scenic Area.
Operating hours for reference (subject to the announcement of the year).
Main scenic area admission: 7:30–16:30 (ticket sales stop) Huanglong Scenic Area.
Cable car uphill: Tickets go on sale until 17:00, closing time is 17:30 at Huanglong Scenic Area.
Mouni Valley Zhaga Waterfall: 9:00–17:00; Erdaohai Scenic Area (December 1, 2025–May 31, 2026) is closed for conservation and temporarily closed.
II. Prevention and Management of Altitude Sickness
Pre-trip preparations: Take altitude sickness medication, Rhodiola rosea, etc. 1-3 days in advance (effects vary from person to person); avoid catching a cold and bring commonly used medications.
Upon arrival, please note: Avoid strenuous exercise and slow down your walking pace; there are 7 free oxygen bars along the scenic route, and those sensitive to altitude sickness can bring portable oxygen cylinders (available for purchase in the scenic area). Huanglong Scenic Area.
Treatment for discomfort: If you experience severe discomfort such as headache, shortness of breath, or nausea, stop your tour immediately and go to the oxygen bar to rest, or contact staff or call the emergency number 0837-7249120 (Aba Tibetan and Qiang Autonomous Prefecture)...
Recommended groups: Individuals with pulmonary heart disease, poorly controlled blood sugar/blood pressure, or underlying conditions such as coronary heart disease should exercise caution when visiting.
III. Equipment and Itinerary Recommendations
Essential items: sunscreen (SPF50+), warm jacket, rain gear, and non-slip hiking shoes; the high altitude makes it dry, so it is recommended to bring lip balm and moisturizer.
Itinerary planning
Single ticket: Suitable for those with good physical fitness, the entire hike takes about 4 hours, and you can stop and take photos at your leisure.
Ticket + Cable Car: The cable car goes directly to the high-altitude area, saving energy. It is recommended to take the cable car up the mountain and then hike down the mountain. The whole trip takes about 3-4 hours.
Other tips: Bring a small amount of cash (some stalls only accept cash); download offline maps in advance (signal is weak in some areas).
IV. Safety and Civilized Tourism Guidelines
Safety Precautions
Wear non-slip shoes, walk carefully on rainy, snowy, or icy roads, and do not run or crowd on boardwalks to avoid falls and injuries.
The elderly, children, and people with mobility impairments must be accompanied by someone and should not climb over the boardwalk or approach the edge.
Pets are strictly prohibited from entering the park; they can be stored at the visitor center. Flammable and explosive items are also prohibited in the Huanglong Scenic Area.
Civilized Conduct Rules
Smoking and open fires are prohibited in the wild; please take your trash with you and do not litter in the Huanglong Scenic Area.
Travertine landscapes are fragile and non-renewable. Please do not trample on them, graffiti them, break branches or climb trees, and do not leave the boardwalk.
Respect local customs, do not disturb wild animals, and do not feed them.
IDR 185.500