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Sichuan Huanglong Scenic Area Tickets | Exploring the Secret Paradise of the Jade Pool

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• Stunning natural wonders: It boasts the world's largest and highest-altitude open-air travertine pools, where the water displays a variety of colors such as blue-green and pale yellow due to minerals, creating a picturesque landscape with snow-capped mountains and forests.• Convenient park entry experience: Go to the visitor center, show your passport to collect your ticket, and enter the park.• A rich combination of attractions: covering iconic spots such as Five-Colored Pool, Zhaga Waterfall, and Muni Valley, the classic route of "cable car up the mountain + hiking down the mountain" allows you to enjoy the core scenery, balancing comfort and sightseeing.• It can be visited in all four seasons: the spring is lush and vibrant, the summer is cool and refreshing, the autumn is colorful and the pools are dazzling, and the winter is covered in silver and snow with a unique charm. Each season has its own unique experience.

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The content of this product is provided by machine translation and may not reflect the actual information, please take this into consideration before booking.🌟 Product Introduction Huanglong Scenic Area in Aba Prefecture, Sichuan Province, is a well-preserved plateau wetland and a World Natural Heritage site in China. The scenic area covers a total area of ​​700 square kilometers, with an altitude ranging from 1,700 to 5,588 meters. It is only 100 kilometers away from Jiuzhaigou, making it easily accessible for tourists to visit. The core area features over 3,000 colorful pools, with its uniquely structured and brightly colored travertine landscape at its center. It also includes numerous attractions such as Huanglonggou, Five-Colored Pools, Golden Sand Pavement, and Huanglong Central Temple, earning it the reputation of "Jade Pool on Earth". With a passport or other valid identification, you can directly scan the code to enter the park, saving you the hassle of queuing to exchange tickets and enjoying a convenient visit. ✨ Key Highlights Stunning natural wonders It boasts the world's largest and highest-altitude open-air travertine pool complex, where the water displays a variety of colors such as blue-green and pale yellow due to minerals, creating a picturesque landscape with the snow-capped mountains and forests. Convenient park entry experience Visitors must present their passports at the visitor center to collect their tickets and enter the park. Rich combination of attractions Covering iconic attractions such as the Five-Colored Pool, Zhaga Waterfall, and Muni Valley, the classic "cable car up the mountain + hiking down the mountain" route offers a comprehensive view of the core scenic spots, balancing comfort and sightseeing. You can visit in all four seasons Springtime brings tender greenery and vibrant life; summer offers cool respite from the heat; autumn paints the forests in vibrant colors, creating a dazzling spectacle with colorful ponds; and winter transforms the landscape into a pristine, silvery wonderland. Each season offers a unique experience. 📌 Scenic Area Details The scenic area is known for its four wonders: colorful pools, snow-capped mountains, canyons, and forests. Combined with its beaches, ancient temples, and folk customs, it forms a unique landscape of "seven wonders". ✅ Key Attraction – Five-Colored Pools: At an altitude of 3,576 meters, hundreds of colorful pools are scattered across the landscape, shimmering with a glass-like luster under the sunlight. ✅ Must-see attraction – Golden Sands: The world's largest surface travertine terrace, stretching 1,300 meters, resembles a golden river under the sunlight. 📝 Travel Tips It is recommended to allow 3-4 hours for the visit and choose the "cable car up + hiking down" route, which can save energy and allow you to appreciate the attractions along the way, such as Zhengyan Pool and Huanglong Ancient Temple. The scenic area is at a high altitude, so it is recommended to bring sunscreen and warm clothing. Those who are sensitive to altitude sickness may prepare oxygen cylinders. Suitable for: Photography enthusiasts capturing light and shadow wonders, families enjoying nature and relaxation, and in-depth travelers exploring the highland wetlands.
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I. Reservation and Park Entry Regulations Real-name online ticket booking: The scenic area implements a full online real-name system. Documents and Entry Procedures: Present your passport or other valid documents at the visitor center to collect your ticket and then scan the QR code to enter the park; the ticket and the cable car ticket are combined into one code, eliminating the need for separate redemptions, making travel more convenient for cross-border tourists at Huanglong Scenic Area. Operating hours for reference (subject to the announcement of the year). Main scenic area admission: 7:30–16:30 (ticket sales stop) Huanglong Scenic Area. Cable car uphill: Tickets go on sale until 17:00, closing time is 17:30 at Huanglong Scenic Area. Mouni Valley Zhaga Waterfall: 9:00–17:00; Erdaohai Scenic Area (December 1, 2025–May 31, 2026) is closed for conservation and temporarily closed. II. Prevention and Management of Altitude Sickness Pre-trip preparations: Take altitude sickness medication, Rhodiola rosea, etc. 1-3 days in advance (effects vary from person to person); avoid catching a cold and bring commonly used medications. Upon arrival, please note: Avoid strenuous exercise and slow down your walking pace; there are 7 free oxygen bars along the scenic route, and those sensitive to altitude sickness can bring portable oxygen cylinders (available for purchase in the scenic area). Huanglong Scenic Area. Treatment for discomfort: If you experience severe discomfort such as headache, shortness of breath, or nausea, stop your tour immediately and go to the oxygen bar to rest, or contact staff or call the emergency number 0837-7249120 (Aba Tibetan and Qiang Autonomous Prefecture)... Recommended groups: Individuals with pulmonary heart disease, poorly controlled blood sugar/blood pressure, or underlying conditions such as coronary heart disease should exercise caution when visiting. III. Equipment and Itinerary Recommendations Essential items: sunscreen (SPF50+), warm jacket, rain gear, and non-slip hiking shoes; the high altitude makes it dry, so it is recommended to bring lip balm and moisturizer. Itinerary planning Single ticket: Suitable for those with good physical fitness, the entire hike takes about 4 hours, and you can stop and take photos at your leisure. Ticket + Cable Car: The cable car goes directly to the high-altitude area, saving energy. It is recommended to take the cable car up the mountain and then hike down the mountain. The whole trip takes about 3-4 hours. Other tips: Bring a small amount of cash (some stalls only accept cash); download offline maps in advance (signal is weak in some areas). IV. Safety and Civilized Tourism Guidelines Safety Precautions Wear non-slip shoes, walk carefully on rainy, snowy, or icy roads, and do not run or crowd on boardwalks to avoid falls and injuries. The elderly, children, and people with mobility impairments must be accompanied by someone and should not climb over the boardwalk or approach the edge. Pets are strictly prohibited from entering the park; they can be stored at the visitor center. Flammable and explosive items are also prohibited in the Huanglong Scenic Area. Civilized Conduct Rules Smoking and open fires are prohibited in the wild; please take your trash with you and do not litter in the Huanglong Scenic Area. Travertine landscapes are fragile and non-renewable. Please do not trample on them, graffiti them, break branches or climb trees, and do not leave the boardwalk. Respect local customs, do not disturb wild animals, and do not feed them.
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