Wolonghai

Wolong sea is 2215 meters above sea level and 22 meters deep. Wolonghai, a small and exquisite lake, is a typical representative of the blue lake, and its strong blue color is intoxicating. The water on the lake is calm and peaceful, like a crystal clear sapphire.

Wolonghai is surrounded by flowers and trees of various colors. It is green in spring and summer. When the wind blows in autumn, the dike is full of autumn color. Red leaves and green trees are reflected in the scenery of lakes and mountains. There is a milky yellow calcium carbonate sediment on the bottom of Wolong sea, which looks like a giant dragon lying in the water.

Wolonghai

Wolonghai is located near Jiuzhaigou scenic spot in Aba Tibetan and Qiang Autonomous Prefecture.

Wolong sea is 2215 meters above sea level and 22 meters deep. Wolonghai, a small and exquisite lake, is a typical representative of the blue lake, and its strong blue color is intoxicating. The lake is calm and peaceful, like a smooth, crystal clear sapphire. Through the mirror like surface of the water, a long milky travertine dike lies in the center of the lake, just like a dragon swimming on the bottom of the sea.

With the breeze passing by, the ripples are light, the dragon's body is creeping slowly, and its scales are quiet and flickering; with the mountain wind rising, the lake is full of waves, and the Wolong is shaking its head and tail, ready to soar, jump and fly. When the wind passes by, the wave light is blurred, and the dragon's shadow disappears suddenly, which is mysterious and unpredictable. Legend has it that in ancient times, the black dragon in the nearby Heishui river. Every year, people in Jiuzhai worship for 99 days before precipitation. Bailong River's Bailong sympathizes with the common people and wants to send Bailong River water to Jiuzhai. He is obstructed by the black dragon and the two dragons fight. Bailong is too weak to sink into the lake. The God of mountains comes to subdue the black dragon. However, when the white dragon returns to the Bailong River, it turns into a yellow dragon lying at the bottom of the lake. People miss it and call it Wolong sea.

Wolonghai is surrounded by flowers and trees of various colors. It is green in spring and summer. When the wind blows in autumn, the dike is full of autumn color. Red leaves and green trees are reflected in the scenery of lakes and mountains.

There is a milky yellow calcium carbonate sediment on the bottom of Wolong sea, which looks like a giant dragon lying in the water. When the lake is calm, through the clear water, Wolong is like sleeping at the bottom of the water, allowing people to enjoy it. When the breeze blows on the lake, ripples appear, and the dragon body seems to be creeping slowly. When the wind is slightly strong, the waves on the lake rise and fall, and Wolong seems to wake up and shake its head and tail. If the mountain wind is strong and the calm lake is broken instantly, Wolong will disappear without a trace. Wolonghai, a small and exquisite lake, is a typical representative of the blue lake, and its strong blue color is intoxicating. The lake is calm and peaceful, like a smooth, crystal clear sapphire, which catches the sight of tourists.

Address: Jiuzhaigou scenic spot, Aba Tibetan and Qiang Autonomous Prefecture, Sichuan Province

Longitude: 103.90076446533

Latitude: 33.200813293457

Tour time: 1 hour

Traffic information: the scenic area can be reached on foot

Ticket information: included in the ticket of Jiuzhaigou scenic area

Opening hours: off season (November 16 to March 31) 08:30-18:00

Peak season (April 1-November 15) 07:00-18:00