Wow, this is truly a photographer's paradise!

Huanglong Travel Guide: ✅ How to Get There ✈️(1) By Air - Jiuzhai Huanglong Airport (JZH): About 1 hour drive to Huanglong, limited flights (direct flights from Chengdu, Chongqing, Xi'an, etc.) - Airport → Huanglong: Private car (approx. CNY 300-400) or shared car (approx. CNY 100/person) (2) By Bus - Chengdu → Huanglong: - Bus: Chadianzi Station → Songpan/Chuanzhusi (about 6-7 hours), then transfer to Huanglong - Self-driving: Chengdu → Wenchuan → Maoxian → Songpan → Huanglong (about 6-7 hours, good road conditions) - Jiuzhaigou → Huanglong: About 2-3 hours by car (shared or private car available) (3) Group Tour - 2-3 day tours from Chengdu/Jiuzhaigou (includes transportation and accommodation, perfect for convenience) ✅ Must-See Attractions (1) Five-Colored Pool (Huanglong's core attraction) - Altitude 3,900m, hundreds of travertine pools, displaying blue, green, yellow colors in sunlight - Best photo time: Before 10am (soft light, fewer tourists) (2) Huanglong Temple - Ming Dynasty temple, backed by snow mountains, overlooks Five-Colored Pool (3) Zhengyan Pool - Second largest after Five-Colored Pool, rich in pool colors, perfect for leisurely viewing (4) Golden Sand Floor - Golden travertine beach flows like "dragon scales," glittering in sunlight (5) Mouni Valley (optional) - Hidden gem near Huanglong, less crowded, features waterfalls and pristine forest ✅ Recommended Routes (1) Easy Version (cable car + walking) 1. Cable car up (CNY 80) → 2km walk to Five-Colored Pool → Huanglong Temple → walk down (about 4km, 3 hours) 2. Suitable for those with average fitness or altitude sickness (2) Full Hiking Version (challenging) - Entrance → Five-Colored Pool → Huanglong Temple → Exit (about 7km, 4-5 hours) - Perfect for photographers, allows in-depth appreciation of travertine pools ✅ Altitude Sickness Prevention - Preparation: Rhodiola (take 1 week in advance), oxygen bottles (available at scenic area, CNY 20-30/bottle) - Tips: - Walk slowly, avoid strenuous exercise - Drink plenty of water, avoid alcohol - Bring chocolate and glucose for energy - Emergency: If severe dizziness or vomiting occurs, descend immediately or seek medical help ✅ Accommodation Recommendations - Chuanzhusi Town (30 minutes from Huanglong): Good value, convenient dining (Recommended: Minjiang Haoting Hotel) - Songpan County (1 hour from Huanglong): Rich in Tibetan and Qiang culture (Recommended: Songpan Ancient Town Inn) - Jiuzhaigou (2 hours from Huanglong): Good for combined trips (Recommended: InterContinental Resort Jiuzhai Paradise) ✅ Food Recommendations - Yak meat hotpot: Local specialty, helps warm up and combat altitude sickness - Butter tea/highland barley wine: Tibetan flavors - Songpan yogurt: Rich taste, great for cleansing the palate Classic Itinerary Suggestion Day 1: Chengdu → Songpan (stay in Chuanzhusi) Day 2: Huanglong day tour → Jiuzhaigou (stay at entrance) Day 3: Jiuzhaigou tour → Return Huanglong is nature's masterpiece, whether it's the dreamlike colors of the pools or the majestic snow mountains, it's worth experiencing in person. 🏔️✨