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Main Attractions

• 🏞️ Huanglong Valley: Known for its travertine banks, colorful ponds, and travertine waterfalls and caves.
• 🌊 Danyun Gorge: A canyon over 1,000 meters deep, fed by snowmelt from Mount Xuebaoding.
• 🌸 Rhododendron Forest: Vast forests of rhododendron, blooming from March to June.
• 🏯 Huanglong Temple: A historic temple originally built in the Ming Dynasty, located at an altitude of 3,558 meters.
• 🌈 Five-Color Pond: The highest group of colorful travertine ponds, with 693 small ponds covering over 21,000 square meters.

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Wildlife

• 🐼 Giant Panda: One of the most famous residents of the area.
• 🐒 Sichuan Golden Snub-Nosed Monkey: Another endangered species found here.
• 🦌 Other Species: Includes various other endangered plants and animals.
• 🌲 Forest Ecosystems: Provide a habitat for a diverse range of flora and fauna.

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Visiting Tips

• 📅 Best Time: Summer and autumn are the best seasons to visit.
• 🌡️ Climate: Cool and sunny in summer and autumn; cold and snowy in winter.
• 🚶‍♂️ Walking: Most attractions are accessible via well-paved walking paths.
• 🚡 Cableway: A cableway is available to take visitors to the upper locations of the valley.
• 🧳 Preparation: Bring water, snacks, sunblock, and comfortable shoes. Be prepared for high altitude conditions.

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Transportation

• 🚆 Train: High-speed rail from Chengdu to Jiuzhaigou, followed by a private car to Huanglong.
• ✈️ Flight: Flights available from Chengdu, Chongqing, and other major cities to Jiuzhai Huanglong Airport.
• 🚗 Driving: 370 km from Chengdu via Dujiangyan, Wenchuan, Maoxian, and Songpan.
• 🚌 Bus: Buses available from Chengdu to Songpan or ChuanZhusi, then transfer to Huanglong.

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Nearby Attractions

• 🏞️ Jiuzhaigou Valley: A popular destination often visited in conjunction with Huanglong.
• 🌲 Munigou Valley: Known for its waterfalls, lakes, hot springs, and stalactites.
• 🏯 Songpan Old City: A historic town where travelers often stay.
• 🗻 Mount Xuebaoding: The highest peak in the Minshan Mountains, covered in snow year-round.

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