Originally Posted by jiejie

Huanglong gets mixed reviews and particularly from foreigners. My research determined that for me personally, it was of much less interest. Strike one. And it takes another full day in a bit different direction than Jiuzhaigou, and I would have had to stage logistics for a night in a different location (Chuanzhusi rather than Jiuzhaigou itself). Strike two. Finally, I had been on the road hard traveling for nearly one month and was tired, and knew I would use my entire quota of hiking ability and stamina in one day at Jiuzhaigou. Strike Three. Huanglong got the heave-ho. However, others with more time, stamina, and/or cash might come to a different conclusion and particularly if fall colors have started. Huanglong has a separate entrance fee of RMB 200 for the day, plus cable car fee of RMB 80 (peak season except winter), so it's not a cheap date.