This Midsummer, Visit Huanglong, the Celestial Pond on Earth, and Enjoy a Cool Retreat!

Huanglong, the famous world natural heritage site and celestial pond on earth, is located in Songpan County, Aba Prefecture. It is the only well-preserved high-altitude wetland in China, renowned worldwide for its largest, most intact, and most diverse exposed travertine landscape.

Its colorful ponds, streams, forests, snow-capped mountains, ancient temples, and folk customs interweave to create a unique charm. The alpine landscapes and various forest ecosystems complement each other. Formed over tens of thousands of years, it features vast, intricately structured, and richly colored surface travertine formations, resembling a golden dragon quietly lying in the valley, changing colors with the surrounding scenery and sunlight angles.

Here you can find Xuebao Ding, the main peak of the Min Mountains with year-round snow; Songpan Ancient Town, Xiaohe Ancient Town, and Huanglong Ancient Temple, showcasing the long history and diverse culture of the Huanglong region; and distinctive ethnic villages and temple fairs scattered throughout. Han, Tibetan, Qiang, and Hui cultures converge here, with their unique clothing, dietary habits, architectural styles, songs, and dances blending and influencing each other through long-term interethnic coexistence.

Every year from the 13th to the 15th day of the sixth lunar month, the Huanglong Temple Fair is held. People from Tibetan, Qiang, Hui, and Han ethnic groups within hundreds of miles gather at the Huanglong Rear Temple to participate in activities such as "mountain circumambulation, water worship, bell ringing, prayers, and vow fulfillment." During this time, they enjoy the natural scenery, sing, dance, and celebrate with great festivity.

This year, on the 15th day of the sixth lunar month (2024, the Year of the Dragon), the "Pomegranate Blossoms Huanglong Temple Fair" will hold its main event. Tongliang dragon dances leap and twist, Hui-style lanterns shine brilliantly, guzheng music flows melodiously, and Tibetan mountain songs resound clearly. A series of authentic folk art activities form a vibrant ethnic unity exchange meeting.

Though the summer sun is scorching, Huanglong offers a pleasantly cool climate and refreshing natural beauty. Here, you can enjoy the stunning views of colorful ponds and snow-capped mountains... If you are looking for a summer resort to spend an unforgettable vacation, Huanglong is undoubtedly your best choice.

Come to Huanglong and enjoy a cool summer journey!

Easy & Relaxed Tour:

Take the cable car up → Sightseeing electric car to Five-Color Pond → Scenic spots along the way → Hike down

In-Depth Experience Tour:

Hike up → Scenery along the way → Five-Color Pond → Hike down

1. Self-driving tour in western Sichuan

Chengdu—Dujiangyan—Wenchuan—Maoxian—Songpan—Huanglong—Jiuzhaigou—Chengdu

2. High-speed rail travel

Depart from Chengdu East Station to Zhenjiangguan Station, then easily reach Huanglong.