Golden snub-nosed monkey with electric-blue face and golden fur perched in conifer tree at Huanglong Scenic Area, colorful travertine pools visible in alpine mountain background.

Huanglong Scenic Area with Golden Snub-Nosed Monkeys

Huanglong Scenic Area hides something that most travel blogs never mention. Sure, the colorful travertine pools get all the attention. But move beyond the boardwalk, look into the conifer canopy — and you might spot a blue-faced, golden-furred primate staring right back at you. That’s the golden snub-nosed monkey. And finding one in Huanglong Scenic…