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四川黄龙 Huanglong Scenic area, Sichuan Province, China

Huanglong (yellow dragon) National Park is in Songpan County, Sichuan, China.

This area is known for its colorful pools formed by calcite deposits, 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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Uploaded on November 6, 2012
Taken on October 29, 2012