Splendid Sichuan captured in photos

Huanglong is a scenic spot in Northwest Sichuan known for its colorful pools formed by calcite deposits as well as its abundant forest, snow-capped mountains, waterfalls and hot springs. (Photo/China Daily)

Jiuzhaigou, or Jiuzhai Valley, situated in Sichuan province, is famous for its nine villages. As a World Natural Heritage and National Nature Reserve, the scenery of Jiuzhaigou in fall is filled with magnificent mountains, forests, springs, waterfalls, rivers, sand beaches and many inland seas.

Jiuzhaigou, or Jiuzhai Valley, situated in Sichuan province, is famous for its nine villages. As a World Natural Heritage and National Nature Reserve, the scenery of Jiuzhaigou in fall is filled with magnificent mountains, forests, springs, waterfalls, rivers, sand beaches and many inland seas. (Photo/China Daily)

Huanglong is a scenic spot in Northwest Sichuan known for its colorful pools formed by calcite deposits as well as its abundant forest, snow-capped mountains, waterfalls and hot springs. (Photo/China Daily)

Huanglong is a scenic spot in Northwest Sichuan known for its colorful pools formed by calcite deposits as well as its abundant forest, snow-capped mountains, waterfalls and hot springs. (Photo/China Daily)

Huanglong is a scenic spot in Northwest Sichuan known for its colorful pools formed by calcite deposits as well as its abundant forest, snow-capped mountains, waterfalls and hot springs. (Photo/China Daily)

Huanglong is a scenic spot in Northwest Sichuan known for its colorful pools formed by calcite deposits as well as its abundant forest, snow-capped mountains, waterfalls and hot springs. (Photo/China Daily)

Huanglong is a scenic spot in Northwest Sichuan known for its colorful pools formed by calcite deposits as well as its abundant forest, snow-capped mountains, waterfalls and hot springs. (Photo/China Daily)

Huanglong is a scenic spot in Northwest Sichuan known for its colorful pools formed by calcite deposits as well as its abundant forest, snow-capped mountains, waterfalls and hot springs. (Photo/China Daily)

Huanglong is a scenic spot in Northwest Sichuan known for its colorful pools formed by calcite deposits as well as its abundant forest, snow-capped mountains, waterfalls and hot springs. (Photo/China Daily)