Huanglong
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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