Huanglong

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The colorful limestone pools of Huanglonggou and scenic mountains attract many tourists to the Huanglong area.

Huanglong (Chinese: 黃龍) 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). Huanglong was declared a UNESCO World Heritage site in 1992.