Abstract: The formation and evolution of the Huanglong landscape is influenced by the water circulation system.The research results of this study demonstrate that the water system of the Huanglong scenic spot consists of three parts:the upside-channel surface water system,the travertine headspring ground water system and the core landscape water circulation transfer system.Among the three parts,the upside-channel surface water system functions to increase water supply,the travertine headspring ground water system provides the indispensable substance for the deposition of the travertine,and the core landscape water circulation transfer system provides source of water supply for the landscape.Meanwhile,the mixture of the upside-channel surface water system and the travertine headspring ground water system(or the core landscape water circulation transfer system)undergoes a series of transfer processes and leads to the formation of secondary transfer system.Furthermore,the secondary transfer system can be divided into four transfer stages with four corresponding travertine deposition and landscape evolution subsections.