Sichuan Huanglong Scenic And Historic Interest Area
Sichuan Huanglong has been a national scenic area in China since 1982 and was made a World Heritage Site in 1992. The name Huanglong means Yellow Dragon. Huanglong is home of the endangered species Golden Snub Nosed Monkey and Giant Panda, as well as some of the most scenic landscapes in the world.
The travertine landscape found there is said to resemble the shape of a dragon. Waterfalls, caves and beautifully colored pools and ponds dot the land. The water of the 3,000 different pools is in shades of yellow, green, blue and brown.The whole story can be found at http://dedyiswanto.com/2011/07/28/huanglong-scenic-area/ At Huanglong’s elevation of 10,000 feet, there are glaciers, snow topped mountains and limestone rock formations. There are also forests and hot springs in the area, as well as sparkling streams. The scenic area is located about 93 miles north of the capital of Sichuan, Chengdu, in the Minshan Mountains. There is an ancient Buddhist temple at the top end of the valley and Xishen Cave Waterfall at the other end.
Huanglong is a fascinating and interesting area that clearly demonstrates what thousands of years of geological change is able to create. The atmosphere is a mixture of arctic and alpine. Huanglong is truly one of the most beautiful places in the world.
