Huang Long Valley (Yellow Dragon Valley), China
China - Xian - Beijing - Guangzhou - Chengdu - Dalian - Shenzhen - Shanghai - Hangzhou
Ethereal mountains draped with snow, mysterious misty valleys, dense forests and pristine lakes; if these are the things you are looking for, then the Huang Long Valley in China is the exact place for you to head for. Situated in the "Yellow Dragon" region or "Huang Long", the Huang Long Valley or the Yellow Dragon Valley in China features in the list of one of the world's "Natural Legacy" and became a part fo UNESCO's 'World Heritage' in the year 1992. The Huang Long Valley in China is also referred to by many complimentary titles like 'Fairyland on Earth'. The Huang Long Valley in China is also a part of the "Huanglong Scenic and Historic Interest Area". Located in the Sichuan Province of southwestern China, the Huang Long Valley is a part of the Min Mountain.
The entire exotic beauty of the Huang Long Valley in China is encompassed in all of 3.6 Sq Km. It is in this small scope of land that the true beauty of the Huang Long Valley is to be found in a nutshell. The Huang Long Valley in China gets its name from the golden lime deposits that shimmer on the banks of the many ponds that populated the valley. Aside of the ponds and mountains, the other fascinating formation to be found here are the icy glaciers and crystalline calcium-carbonate formations called 'Travertines'. There is a host of other water bodies in the area apart from ponds; these include brooks, springs and waterfalls. The beached and secluded dark caves in the region are also a pleasant sight.
The Huang Long Valley in China is home to diverse varieties of flora and fauna. Among the plant varieties are several rare species and flowering plants too; while butterflies and birds are the most abundant fauna varieties. The places of attractions in the Huang Long Valley in China are the Feipuliuhui or 'glowing' waterfall, the Xishen or 'washing body' Cave, the Penjing Ponds, the Huanglong Temple, the Huanglong Cave, the Shitazhenhai and the Zhuanhua or 'whirling flower' Pond. Various religious relics like statues of Buddha can be found in some of these caves and temples.
