Huanglong Travel Guide

Transportation Tips: Take the high-speed train from Chengdu East Station to Songpan. Upon arrival, transfer to a bus immediately, which costs 20 RMB per person, to reach Huanglong. Must-Visit Attractions: Five-Color Pond and Zhenyan Pond. Walk downhill from Five-Color Pond, enjoying the stunning scenery along the way, with gentle streams and breathtaking views. Recommended Hotels: After visiting Huanglong, take a shuttle bus for about 2 hours to Jiuzhaigou and stay at Tiankou. There are many hotels and restaurants nearby. Touring Huanglong: After entering the park, take the cable car up the mountain, walk to Five-Color Pond, and then descend on foot. The tour takes about a day, with beautiful scenery and flowing streams along the way. Walking downhill is highly recommended. For those with limited physical strength or who prefer not to walk, it’s necessary to book a sightseeing car. Note that only 5,000 tickets are available daily, so booking in advance is essential. Transportation Tips: Take the high-speed train from Chengdu East Station to Songpan. Upon arrival, head to the parking lot and transfer to a bus, which costs 20 RMB per person, to reach Huanglong. (Generally, buses are scheduled to coincide with the arrival times of high-speed trains.) Must-Visit Attractions: Five-Color Pond and Zhenyan Pond. Walk downhill from Five-Color Pond, enjoying the stunning scenery along the way, with gentle streams and breathtaking views. Recommended Hotels: From Huanglong’s bus parking lot, take a shuttle bus for 62 RMB per person (about a 2-hour ride) to Jiuzhaigou. I recommend staying near Moon Bay, which has many hotels and restaurants and is about 1 km from the Jiuzhaigou park entrance. Touring Huanglong: After entering the park, take the cable car up the mountain, walk to Five-Color Pond, and then descend on foot. The tour takes about a day, with beautiful scenery and flowing streams along the way. Walking downhill is highly recommended. Personally, I find Huanglong more beautiful than Jiuzhaigou. For those with limited physical strength or who prefer not to walk, it’s necessary to book a sightseeing car. Note that only 5,000 tickets are available daily, so booking in advance is essential.