Huanglong
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| State Party |  China |
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| Type | Natural | |
| Criteria | vii | |
| Identification | #638 | |
| Region2 | Asia-Pacific | |
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| Formal Inscription: | 1992 16th WH Committee Session |
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| WH link: | http://whc.unesco.org/en/list/638 | |
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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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