Take the early morning flight from Chengdu and arrive at Jiuzhai Huanglong Airport . Met by our English speaking tour guide.
The two-hour drive takes you to Huanglong Scenic Area , about 60km east of Jiuzhai Huanglong Airport . After lunch, visit Huanglong Scenic Area . Huanlong in Chinese means "Yellow Dragon", is nestled at the foot of the Jade Peak of Xuebaoding, the main peak of Minshan Mountain Rang. It is best known for the "Five Wonders", namely, the travertine colored ponds, the limestone shoals, the snowy peaks, the fascinating ravines and the forests. And the entire scenery is evocative of the dwelling place of the Queen Mother of the Western Paradise.
There are three ways of visiting the Huanglong Valley:
1. Walk 5km on the boardwalks up to the upmost tip - Five-colour Lake and then walk 5km down the boardwalks to the entrance.
2. First take the 5-8 minute cable car up to the platform called "Wanlong Ping", from which you walk 2km on the boardwalks to Five-color Lake. Then walk 5km down the boardwalks to the entrance.
3. Walk 5km on the boardwalks up to the upmost tip Five-colour Lake, then walk 2km on the boardwalks to the cable car station at "Wanlong Ping", take 5-8 minute cable car down to the ground.
Remark: Taking a cable car is not included.
After 4-5 hour tour in Huanglong Scenic Area , have another 3-hour drive and get to Jiuzhaigou Scenic Area , 90km northwest of Huanglong. Check in at our designated hotel in Jiuzhaigou and have dinner in the hotel. After dinner, you are free for rest of the day.
Meals : Hotel breakfast, Chinese lunch and dinner
Hotel: Yes