Huanglong

Aba, Sichuan

If you have ever wanted to visit a place only found in fairytales, a well kept secret that’s natural beauty is only matched by the warmth of its people, then take a trip to Aba prefecture, Sichuan Province, China.

Nestled at the Southern end of the Ming Shan mountain range at the foot of the Tibetan Plateau sits the unique place.

Largely untouched for thousands of years, the people of this region live in harmony with their natural surroundings. The ancient culture of the Qiang and Tibetan inhabitants will fascinate. Enjoy an insight experienced by few.

Aba prefecture is also the traditional home to the Giant Panda and if you look hard enough you might just see this cute and cuddly creature amongst the foliage.There are a number of attractions that bring Western visitors from far and wide.

Huanglong

Also known as the Yellow Dragon Valley, the Huanglong region to the south/southeast of Jiuzhaigou was acknowledged as a National Park in 1983. The area is located in Songpan county, Aba Tibetan and Qiang ethnic minority autonomous prefecture, Sichuan province. It was originally thought that the limestone mineral patterns within colourful ponds and the yellow waters resembled a dragon’s tail and a temple was built to honour the yellow dragon – hence the valley name. Road entry to the area is the only way through the mountain pass where the picturesque snow-capped mountain landscape is one that just has to be photographed.