Huanglong Scenic Hot Springs

Huanglong, Sichuan, China

Location: Huanglong, Sichuan, China
Water type: bicarbonate
Temperature: 38 °C
pH: 8

Water profile

Thermicity

Neutral

38 °C

LowHigh

Soothing — neither hot nor cold, perfect balance.

Mineralisation

Restorative

LowHigh

Loaded with major ions — the essential minerals (Ca, Mg).

Buoyancy

Standard buoyancy

LowHigh

Soft water — natural, classic buoyancy.

BicarbonatesSodiumCalcium

Huanglong is a scenic and historic interest area in the northwest part of Sichuan, China. It is located in the southern part of the Minshan mountain range, 370 kilometres (230 mi) north-northwest of the capital Chengdu. This area is known for its colorful travertine pools formed by calcite deposits, especially in Huanglonggou, 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. In addition, a large population of the endemic orchid species Cypripedium plectrochilum was discovered at the site. Huanglong was declared a World Heritage Site by UNESCO in 1992 because of its outstanding travertine formations, waterfalls and limestone formations as well as its travertine terraces and lakes rating among the three most outstanding examples in the world.

Insider tip — The thermal springs within the Huanglong Scenic Area in Sichuan emerge alongside the famous multi-colored travertine pools at 3,500 meters elevation, making them among China's highest-altitude bathing sites. The bicarbonate-rich water participates in the same calcite-precipitation process that creates Huanglong's UNESCO-listed terraces, so the springs and the geological spectacle are inseparable. The thin air of the Min Mountains plateau and the cold surrounding climate make the warm springs particularly welcoming.

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