Huanglong

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Huanglong Scenic and Historic Interest Area*
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The colorful limestone pools of Huanglonggou and scenic mountains attract many tourists to the Huanglong area.
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TypeNatural
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RegionAsia-Pacific
Inscription History
Inscription1992  (16th Session)
* Name as inscribed on World Heritage List.
† Region as classified by UNESCO.


Huanglong (Simplified Chinese: 黄龙; Traditional Chinese: 黃龍; Pinyin: Huánglóng) is a scenic and historic interest area in Songpan County in the northwest part of Sichuan, China. It is located in the southern part of the Minshan mountain range, 150 km north-northwest of the capital Chengdu. This area is known for its colorful pools formed by calcite deposits, especially in Huanglonggou (Yellow Dragon Gully), as well as diverse forest ecosystems, snow-capped peaks, waterfalls and hot springs. Huanglong is also home to many endangered species including the Giant Panda and the Sichuan golden snub-nosed monkey. Huanglong was declared a World Heritage Site by UNESCO in 1992.

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Waterfalls in Huanglong

Natural scenery in Huanglong

Colorful limestone pools


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Ancient Building Complex in the Wudang Mountains Capital Cities and Tombs of the Ancient Koguryo Kingdom Classical Gardens of Suzhou Dazu Rock Carvings Historic Ensemble of the Potala Palace The Great Wall Huanglong Scenic and Historic Interest Area Imperial Palaces of the Ming and Qing Dynasties in Beijing and Shenyang Imperial Tombs of the Ming and Qing Dynasties Jiuzhaigou Valley Scenic and Historic Interest Area Kaiping Diaolou and Villages Old Town of Lijiang Longmen Grottoes Lushan National Park Historic Centre of Macau Mausoleum of the First Qin Emperor Mogao Caves Mount Emei Scenic Area, including Leshan Giant Buddha Scenic Area Mount Huangshan Mount Qingcheng and Dujiangyan Irrigation System Mount Tai (Taishan) Mount Wuyi Chengde Mountain Resort and its Outlying Temples Peking Man Site at Zhoukoudian Ancient City of Ping Yao Sichuan Giant Panda Sanctuaries South China Karst Summer Palace, an Imperial Garden in Beijing Temple and Cemetery of Confucius and Kong Family Mansion, Qufu Temple of Heaven: an Imperial Sacrificial Altar in Beijing Three Parallel Rivers of Yunnan Protected Areas Villages in Southern Anhui - Xidi and Hongcun Wulingyuan Scenic and Historic Interest Area Yin Xu Yungang Grottoes
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