Short answer: Huanglong (黄龙) scenic ticket is CNY 170 peak / CNY 60 off-peak (2026 park notices). Book on abatour.com / official Huanglong channels by 18:00 the day before. Park messaging: no on-site ticket window; daily visitor cap about 13,000. Passport real-name. We do not invent a Trip admission CTA.
How foreigners book
- Open abatour.com (or the park's linked WeChat) the day before — finish by 18:00.
- Pick Huanglong, date, enter passport details, pay.
- Save QR / order. There is no reliable walk-up window if you miss the cutoff.
- Cable car / shuttle segments may be separate — read the order notes.
Price & season
- Peak: CNY 170 · Off-peak: CNY 60 (park-published bands).
- Daily cap ~13,000 — weekends and October foliage sell out earlier.
- High altitude; weather closes boardwalks — check notices morning-of.
Foreigner friction
Booking UI is Chinese-first; foreign cards may fail — hotel help or a China-capable wallet helps. Miss 18:00 day-before and you likely cannot enter. WhatsApp · LINE.
With Jiuzhaigou
- Jiuzhaigou foreigners guide · Jiuzhaigou hub. Typical plan: one full day each; transfers via Chuanzhusi / Huanglong airport area.
Pitfalls: Trying to buy at the gate after 18:00 cutoff; confusing Jiuzhaigou and Huanglong tickets; ignoring altitude; October without a reserved day.
Sources: Park / Aba tourism notices (peak CNY 170, off-peak CNY 60, day-before 18:00, no on-site window, cap ~13000); huanglong.com / abatour.com. Checked 2026-10-28.
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FAQ
- How much is Huanglong?
- Peak about CNY 170, off-peak about CNY 60. Confirm the season band on the official booking page.
- Can I buy at the entrance?
- Park messaging says no on-site ticket window. Book online by 18:00 the day before.
- Same ticket as Jiuzhaigou?
- No. Two parks, two bookings. Plan separate days.
- Trip.com?
- This guide does not invent a Trip admission CTA. Use abatour / official channels.