Huanglong is located in Jiuzhaigou County, Sichuan Province and is one of China's famous tourist attractions. Huanglong Scenic Area is favored by tourists for its unique landforms, peculiar landscapes and rich ecological resources. If you are planning a self-guided tour of Huanglong, this article will provide you with some useful strategies and suggestions to help you better explore this beautiful place.

1. Overview of Huanglong Scenic Area

Huanglong Scenic Area is located in Jiuzhaigou County, Sichuan Province. It is a famous national nature reserve and world natural heritage in China. The total area of ​​the scenic spot is 400 square kilometers, of which the core area is 154 square kilometers. There are hundreds of karst landscapes in the scenic area, including stone forests, caves, waterfalls, lakes, etc., as well as rare wildlife and ecosystems. Huanglong Scenic Area is one of the most representative karst landform scenic spots in southwest China and one of the most famous karst landform scenic spots in the world.

2. Huanglong Travel Guide

1. Transportation

Huanglong Scenic Area is about 400 kilometers away from Chengdu, and the transportation is relatively convenient. Starting from Chengdu, you can choose to take a plane, train or bus to Jiuzhaigou County, and then transfer to a tourist bus to Huanglong Scenic Area. There are many trails and sightseeing buses in the scenic area, and tourists can choose the mode of transportation according to their own needs.

2. Ticket price

The ticket price of Huanglong Scenic Area is 200 yuan/person, and the ticket price in peak season (April 1st to November 15th) is 310 yuan/person. Sightseeing cars, ropeways, battery cars, etc. in the scenic area require additional fees. It is recommended to purchase tickets in advance to avoid waiting in line.

3. Itinerary arrangement

There are many beautiful attractions in Huanglong Scenic Area, and tourists can arrange their itinerary according to their own time and preferences. Generally speaking, it takes 2-3 days to visit Huanglong Scenic Area. It is recommended that tourists plan their itinerary in advance and arrange their time reasonably to avoid wasting time and money.

4. Attraction Recommendations

(1) Huanglong Valley: Huanglong Valley is the core attraction of Huanglong Scenic Area. It is also a must-visit place for tourists. There are many beautiful lakes, waterfalls and stone forests in Huanglong Valley, and the scenery is very spectacular.

(2) Panda Sea: Panda Sea is one of the most famous attractions in Huanglong Scenic Area. It is a lake with a waterfall as the theme. There are many strange stone forests and caves around the lake, and the scenery is very spectacular.

(3) Eagle Claw Rock: Eagle Claw Rock is a towering mountain peak in Huanglong Scenic Area. There are many strange rocks and vegetation on the peak. Tourists can climb to the top to enjoy the beautiful scenery.

(4) Xuefeng Mountain: Xuefeng Mountain is the highest mountain in Huanglong Scenic Area, with an altitude of 5588 meters. There are glaciers and snow peaks on the top of the mountain, and the scenery is very spectacular.

(5) Diecui Valley: Diecui Valley is a beautiful canyon in Huanglong Scenic Area. There are many waterfalls and lakes in the ditch, and the scenery is very spectacular.

5. Notes

(1)Huanglong Scenic Area has a high altitude and low temperature, so tourists need to keep warm.

(2) There are many steep mountain roads and cliffs in Huanglong Scenic Area. Visitors need to pay attention to safety and do not cross the fence.

(3) It is prohibited to pick and destroy vegetation and animals at will in Huanglong Scenic Area.

3. Conclusion

Huanglong Scenic Area is one of the famous tourist attractions in China and one of the most famous karst scenic spots in the world. If you are planning a self-guided tour of Huanglong, the strategies and suggestions provided in this article will be of great help to you. I hope you can have a pleasant holiday in Huanglong Scenic Area!