Huanglong
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- For the mythological dragon, see Huang Long (mythology)
| Huanglong Scenic and Historic Interest Area* | |
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| UNESCO World Heritage Site | |
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| State Party |  China |
| Type | Natural |
| Criteria | vii |
| Reference | 638 |
| Region† | Asia-Pacific |
| Inscription history | |
| Inscription | 1992 (16th Session) |
| * Name as inscribed on World Heritage List. † Region as classified by UNESCO. |
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Huanglong (simplified Chinese: 黄龙; traditional Chinese: 黃龍; pinyin: Huánglóng) 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), as well as diverse forest ecosystems, snow-capped peaks, waterfalls and hot springs. Huanglong is also home to many endangered species including the Giant Panda and the Sichuan Golden Snub-nosed Monkey. Huanglong was declared a World Heritage Site by UNESCO in 1992.
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 Waterfalls in Huanglong |
 Natural scenery in Huanglong |
 Colorful limestone pools |
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[edit] See also
- Travertine
- Mammoth Hot Springs in Yellowstone Park, USA
- Band-e Amir (Afghanistan)
- Semuc Champey (Guatemala)
- Pamukkale in Turkey
