Located in the northwest of Sichuan Province, Huanglong Scenic Resort is famed for its colorful lakes, snow-clad mountains, valleys and virgin forests. The well-known attraction features more than 3,000 colorful ponds, sizes of which vary from a few to thousands of square meters. The water in these ponds is azure blue, pure and clear, ranging from inky to shimmering. In winter, the beautiful ponds are blanketed with a white, thin veil, resembling an even purer and more charming wonderland. [Photo by courtesy of Huanglong Natural Resort Tourist Administration]