This area is known for its colorful travertine 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.In addition, a large population of the endemic orchid species 'Cypripedium plectrochilum' was discovered at the site. Huanglong was declared a World Heritage Site by UNESCO in 1992 because of its outstanding travertine formations, waterfalls and limestone formations as well as its travertine terraces and lakes rating among the three most outstanding examples in the world. We took the green path up and the purple down. Most of the photos were taken from the green path. Only a few were taken from the right side.

Click or tap the rectangles and and see what we saw on the way to the top. If you want to follow our path then begin with 1.