Huanglong Temple in Aba

Huanglong Temple in Aba

Huanglong Temple in Aba is a cultural tourism attraction.

Huanglong Temple is located at the foot of Yucui Mountain beneath the snow-capped Xuebao Peak. Facing Huanglong Valley and surrounded by dense forests that resemble a sea of green, it is an elegant and rustic wooden structure, also known as Snow Mountain Temple or White Deer Temple. Legend has it that the temple was named after the immortal Huanglong who cultivated himself here; another tale says that when the ancient Yu the Great successfully dredged the Min River, the grateful locals built the temple to commemorate his achievement. Behind the temple lies the Huanglong Cave, which houses three stone Buddha statues. The cave features artificially carved dragons, Buddhas, beds, and lamps, and extends endlessly deep, with the sound of flowing water coming from its depths. Every year starting on the 16th day of the sixth lunar month, a temple fair is held, attracting Tibetans, Qiang, Hui, and Han people from hundreds of miles around, as well as visitors from as far as Gansu and Qinghai. For the occasion, tents are pitched in close rows, creating a lively and bustling scene.