Huanglong is a hidden spot in western Sichuan worth making a special stop. For 2 days and 1 night, encounter the unique scent of Huanglong between the Colorful Pool and the calcified rapids.
Upon arriving in Huanglong, the Five-Color Pool immediately caught the eye. In the morning light, it quietly spreads out like the first calling card handed to this place, making people unconsciously step lighter.
Leaving half a day for the calcified rapids was the most cost-effective decision on this trip to Huanglong. Details unfold in sequence at your fingertips and before your eyes, more satisfying than any other check-in.
Xuebaoding is a gift from the Yellow Dragon to slow walkers. When you are willing to pause for a beam of light or a gust of wind, it gives up its softest part.
The primeval forest at dusk is the most lively, everyday atmosphere. Find a nearby small restaurant and enjoy a leisurely drink under the night sky of Huanglong, recounting the daytime scenery over every cup.
The beauty of Huanglong is something you only slowly savor after you leave. When you suddenly think of the Five-Color Pool elsewhere, you'll understand: some places are meant to be missed repeatedly.
Route fragment
2 days and 1 night
- Day 1: Arrive at Huanglong, first encounter with the Five-Color Pool
- Day 2 Calcified Rapids Take a Closer Look
- Day 3: Xuebaoding - Take a closer look