Black Dragon Pool Park

黑龙潭公园

Black Dragon Pond was originally a Dragon King Temple in Lijiang. There are many springs next to the temple, and the water accumulates into a pond. Because the spring water is like jade and can reflect the Jade Dragon Snow Mountain, it is also called "Jade Spring Park".
This is not only the water source of Lijiang Ancient Town, but also the place where the most national-level protected cultural relics are concentrated.
The Five-Arch Bridge, Deyue Tower, Snow Mountain and the reflection of the Snow Mountain in the Black Dragon Pool form the classic scenery postcard of Lijiang.
Black Dragon Pool is the best place to take photos of Jade Dragon Snow Mountain. It is best to come here in the morning and evening when the light on the snow mountain is the best.

Attractions Location: No. 1 Minzhu Road, Gucheng District, Lijiang City, Yunnan Province

Tickets:
You need to bring the ancient city maintenance fee receipt to enter the scenic area

Opening hours:
07:30-21:00 (Monday to Sunday, January 1st to December 31st)

Contact Details: 0888-5188041

Transportation:
Take bus 13/13 (via Shinan Village)/4 and get off at Xiangshan Road (bus stop). It is within walking distance.

Time reference: 1-3 hours


Recommended itinerary for Black Dragon Pool Park tours

1-day itinerary: Highlights of Lijiang Black Dragon Pool Park

  • Morning: Lijiang Sanyi Airport → Black Dragon Pool Park (30 minutes by taxi)
  • Afternoon: Lijiang Museum (5 minutes walk) → Ancient City Waterwheel (15 minutes by taxi)

Experience the "eyes" of Lijiang Ancient Town and enjoy the reflection of Jade Dragon Snow Mountain and ancient buildings

Accommodation: Ancient City South Gate Boutique Inn

Food: No. 88 Snack Shop (Chicken Bean Jelly)

Souvenirs: Dongba paper lanterns, snow mountain photography postcards


2-day itinerary: Lijiang Ancient Town dual-view tour

  • D1: Same 1-day itinerary
  • D2: Heilongtan→Shuhe Ancient Town (20 minutes by taxi)→Qinglong Bridge (5 minutes walk)→Jiudinglongtan

Compare the old and new ancient city water system landscapes and experience the Naxi water culture heritage

Accommodation: Shuhe Linshui Inn

Delicious food: Grandma Wen’s Kitchen

Souvenirs: handmade leather goods, tie-dyed fabrics


3-day itinerary: Cultural tour of the three towns of Lijiang

  • D1-2: Same 2-day itinerary
  • D3: Shuhe → Baisha Ancient Town (15 minutes by taxi) → Baisha Murals → Yuhu Village (20 minutes by taxi)

Fully explore the three major components of World Cultural Heritage

Accommodation: Baisha Artist Courtyard

Food: Naxi Fireside BBQ

Souvenirs: Dongba paintings, Baisha bronze ware


4-day itinerary: Snow Mountain and Ancient City Tour

  • D1-3: Same 3-day itinerary
  • D4: Baisha → Yulong Snow Mountain (40 minutes by chartered car) → Blue Moon Valley (15 minutes by scenic area bus)

Tracing back to the source of Heilongtan to the snow-capped mountains and glaciers, witness the complete water system

Accommodation: Ganhaizi Scenic Hotel

Food: Yak hotpot

Souvenirs: snow tea, spirulina


5-day itinerary: Lijiang + Dali, a tale of two cities

  • D1-4: Same 4-day itinerary
  • D5: Lijiang → Dali Ancient Town (2 hours by high-speed rail) → Erhai Lake Ecological Corridor (cycling)

Comparison of the different waterscape creation arts between the Naxi and Bai people

Accommodation: Dali Ancient Town Water View B&B

Food: Erhai Lake Casserole Fish

Souvenirs: Bai ethnic group silverware, milk fan


6-day trip: Highland Lake Tour

  • D1-5: Same 5-day itinerary
  • D6: Dali → Lugu Lake (chartered car 4 hours) → Walking Marriage Bridge (walking tour)

From city parks to plateau holy lakes, experience diverse water culture

Accommodation: Rigg Peninsula Lake View Room

Food: pork fat

Souvenirs: Mosuo cloth, dried apples


7-day itinerary: Panoramic loop of northwest Yunnan

  • D1-6: Same as 6-day itinerary
  • D7: Lugu Lake → Lijiang Ancient Town (chartered car 4 hours) → night tour of Sifang Street

Perfectly conclude with world cultural heritage and build complete cultural cognition

Accommodation: Lijiang Star Terrace Hotel

Food: Naxi salmon hotpot

Souvenirs: Handmade silverware, Pu'er tea cakes


User Reviews

By The World of Zhe |

Postcard Series

The Heilongtan Park next to the Lijiang Ancient Town requires an 80 yuan ancient town maintenance fee. If you haven't bought it, you have to buy it with cash. They will give you a receipt, which says it is valid for one month. The scenery is pretty good.

It takes about an hour to walk around the park. There are many locals in the park. It is said that locals do not charge. There is also an Elephant Mountain next to the park. It takes about an hour and a half to climb the mountain. The reflection of the snow-capped mountains and vegetation in the lake is so beautiful that you can't take your eyes off. Elephant Mountain is the perfect place to see the panoramic view of Lijiang Ancient City. The photos taken have been adjusted in color, so of course the original photos are not so outstanding... The weather was not very good, it was cloudy.

By Taoyuan Valley Master |

🔽A part of the Lijiang Ancient Town scenic area, it is mainly famous for being able to see the reflection of Jade Dragon Snow Mountain. Of course, it requires the cooperation of the weather. It is cloudy and drizzling today, so you can't see it, but it is still worth a visit.

🔽You need to pay an entrance fee here, which is not cheap at 80 yuan💰 per person, which is equivalent to paying an ancient city maintenance fee. You will be given a receipt, but you can enter unlimited times within a month. Unfortunately, we only went to the last stop of our trip this time. I thought that we were already there, and the elderly didn’t want tickets, so of course we bought tickets and went in. You have to write your name on the receipt, otherwise it can be used by other tourists. After spending this 80 yuan, some attractions and restaurants in the ancient city, including the No. 88 snack bar we just ate, can get discounts, but unfortunately we can’t enjoy it.

By TQ |

This is a place with history and feng shui. It is a park that locals love to visit. There is also an Elephant Mountain in the park that you can climb, but tourists from the plains generally still have some altitude sickness. It is said that the feng shui of Heilongtan is very good, suitable for living and keeping fit, and also for gathering wealth. Many wealthy people buy houses nearby.

By Alone |

Black Dragon Pool Park is located at the foot of Xiangshan Mountain in the north of the ancient city. Here you can take photos of the most beautiful Jade Dragon Snow Mountain and see many national treasure-level ancient buildings in the park. If you have enough time, you can also climb Xiangshan Mountain to overlook the ancient city. You can see the spring column gushing out of the water by the spring pool, and the spring water is very clear. The buildings in the park are also a major attraction. Due to various historical reasons, many important cultural relics and buildings around Lijiang were moved here. It is recommended to go there as early as possible.

By Time knows~ |

Black Dragon Pool Park does not require tickets, but it charges 50 yuan for the maintenance of the ancient city. Although I have visited more beautiful scenery, it is still pleasant to stroll in the park in the sun.

There is a mountain in the park called Elephant Mountain. It is not high, but you can overlook the whole Lijiang from the mountain. The view is very broad and the scenery is beautiful.

Some tourists online said that they encountered robbers in Xiangshan. No wonder the staff required more than four people to go up the mountain.

By AK007 |

We arrived at Heilongtan before 8 o'clock, and there was no staff to ask for tickets at this time.

The reason why I recommend going to Heilongtan is that the best place to see the Jade Dragon Snow Mountain is in Heilongtan, where the Jade Dragon Snow Mountain is reflected in the light blue autumn water. Two photography enthusiasts from Beijing had already occupied the best position for taking photos by the lake, but it was a pity that we went there a little late that day and missed the moment when the sun shone on the golden mountain.

Lijiang Museum is located in the Black Dragon Pool. The Black Dragon Pool is quite large, and many citizens do morning exercises in it.

By Huang Daxia |

We didn't plan to go to this old-fashioned Black Dragon Pool Park, but we decided to go there because it was inconvenient to take our little one for a long trip... But after we went there, we found out that it was a really good place. There are few people, it's quiet, there is no entrance fee, and there are no tour groups. It's a good place for pure leisure. It's less than 3 kilometers away from the main urban area of ​​Lijiang. There are many protected ancient buildings in the park... Isn't such a quiet scenery unique?

By Still wanting more |

Black Dragon Pool Park, also known as Yuquan Park, was built in the second year of Emperor Qianlong's reign. It is the place with the most national-level protected cultural relics in Lijiang. The ancient buildings include Dragon God Temple, Deyue Tower, Suocui Bridge, Yuhuang Pavilion, Jietuo Forest Gate Tower, Wufeng Tower, Yiwen Pavilion, and Civilization Square.

Tickets are free, but visitors need to purchase the ancient city maintenance fee to enter, which is 50 yuan. Opening hours are 7:30-21:00.

By Meijie who loves traveling |

The environment is good, you can see the Jade Dragon Snow Mountain, and you can overlook the Lijiang Ancient Town when you climb to a high place. If you can get in for free, it is worth it. It is said that you can get in for free from the north gate, but I didn't try it. I guess it should be possible to pretend to be a local and rush in from the north gate before 7 am, haha

By Want to eat clay pot rice |

You can see the reflection of the iconic snow-capped mountains in Lijiang. The park is located in the northeast of the ancient city. The sunny weather in January and February is the best time to enjoy the scenery. Every corner of the park is fascinating.

By Longevity |

If you are bored in the ancient city, I think Heilongtan Park is a good place to go. It takes more than ten minutes to walk from the waterwheel. When I went there, there was no entrance fee, and I don’t know if it is a free attraction. On the left side of the park are pavilions and towers, from which you can see the Jade Dragon Snow Mountain in the distance. On the right side are mostly Elephant Mountain, and there is a Dongba Ancient Books and Documents Museum at the foot of the mountain.

By Rain cc |

Heilongtan Park is not big and is free.

It is a place where locals exercise and take a leisure walk, and it is also a place where tourist groups do not come.

Early December, autumn is in full bloom

You can take pictures of oil painting-like scenes in Heilongtan in the morning and evening.

By Dry Skiing |

Heilongtan is a 4A-level scenic spot. It once received Emperor Qianlong. There are scenic spots such as the Five-Arch Bridge and Yiwen Pavilion in the scenic area. There are also regular performances of Naxi ancient music. It is also a good place for nearby people to relax, drink tea and play cards. The park is very beautiful and worth a visit.

By Cool OooO |

Black Dragon Lake needs to pay the Lijiang Ancient City maintenance fee of 50 yuan. It is still very beautiful because you can take pictures of the combination of Jade Dragon Snow Mountain and ancient buildings! It is a long-established scenic spot in Lijiang. The pavilions and towers are scattered around the lake and reflected in the lake. The clear lake water has reached the level of direct drinking. The breeze blows the willows and brings ripples on the water, reflecting the unclear Jade Dragon Snow Mountain.

By wujianswi |

Going up the Yuhe River, you will see the Black Dragon Pond, Suocui Bridge, and Deyue Tower. In the near distance, the water in the pond is clear, with a few petals floating in the air; in the middle, weeping willows are swaying, with a few twisted branches interspersed; in the distance, snow-capped mountains stand tall, and a white cloud passes by, and the snow-capped mountains are sometimes vague and sometimes prominent. The mountains and waters complement each other, and the buildings and bridges are in between, and the humanities and nature complement each other.

By Playing around |

It is not far from the ancient city and can be reached on foot from the ancient city. There are few people and the scenery is also good. It is a good place to view Jade Dragon Snow Mountain from a distance.

By hyacinth! |

You can take photos of Jade Dragon Snow Mountain in Heilongtan Park. If the weather is clear, the photos will turn out very well.

By Watcher |

Sure enough, free things are the most expensive. A free scenic spot...

By Ugly and stupid looking at the world |

The scenery is indeed unforgettable and worth the visit. You can also climb Elephant Mountain.

By Fushan Posthouse |

To enter the park, you need to pay an ancient city maintenance fee of 50 yuan per person. It is a riverside park, and the water quality is not as good as before.

By June Lotus |

I came here in the evening. The scenery in the park is beautiful. There are photography enthusiasts taking pictures here. In the distance is the Jade Dragon Snow Mountain and in front of me is the lake and mountains.

By RiversWhat |

It's just like a country park for locals. If there are highlights, one is that you can see the top of the snow mountain. The other is that you can visit the Lijiang Museum to learn about Lijiang. The other scenery is just so-so.

By Xia Jie |

Black Dragon Pool Park is located at the foot of Wulao Peak of Longquan Mountain in the northern suburbs of Kunming, covering an area of ​​91.4 hectares, about 17 kilometers from the city. Here, there are towering ancient trees, deep springs, lush bamboo forests, deep pools and clear water, and the scenery is deep and secluded. In the scenic area, you can see the Jade Dragon Snow Mountain from a distance.

By Know Autumn |

This is my third time there. They charge for the maintenance of the ancient city and bully outsiders, while locals can stay for free!

By bamboo |

Heilongtan Park is built close to Elephant Mountain and has very beautiful scenery. It is a good place to appreciate Jade Dragon Snow Mountain. Elephant Mountain is reflected in the lake like an elephant. There are also fountains in the lake, like boiling hot water, bubbling up.

By Lijiang Aladdin Tourism |

Heilongtan Park is located at No. 1 Minzhu Road, Gucheng District, Lijiang City, Yunnan Province. It was formerly known as Dragon King Temple and Yuquan Park. It was first built during the Qianlong period of the Qing Dynasty. It was named after Emperor Qianlong bestowed the title "Yuquan Dragon God" and Emperors Jiaqing and Guangxu conferred the title "Dragon God". It was included in the "Famous Springs in China" and "Chinese Scenic Spots" catalogs. It is the back garden of Lijiang Ancient City and is known as the "Royal Garden of the Mu Chieftains".

By BlueYuFisher |

Now, Lijiang Ancient Town no longer charges the Ancient Town Maintenance Fee, but Heilongtan Park still insists on checking the Ancient Town Maintenance Fee ticket stub. If you don't have it, you need to collect it separately, which is equivalent to the ticket for Heilongtan Park costing 80 yuan. This is really a bit of a scam, and later I heard from the tour guide that it is actually just a people's park, and tourists need to pay 80 yuan, but locals don't seem to need it, which is really disgusting.

By Fairy tale baby |

It’s not as stunning as it was ten years ago, but the scenery is still the same. Maybe my mindset has changed.

By Andy.Bohu.Tang |

I went to Heilongtan Park in September.

No water, nothing to see.

By Twisted |

We were excited all the way, but when we entered Heilongtan, we were stopped by the staff at the gate and asked to show the receipt for the maintenance fee of the ancient city. If we didn't have it, we had to buy another ticket for 40 yuan to enter. The ancient city has cancelled the maintenance fee, so how could we show it? It was clearly bullying tourists. And we found that not all people were checked, and it was a little inappropriate to rely on his naked eyes to distinguish which were tourists and which were locals! Then we had no choice but to give up. As we walked, a local aunt sold us 40 yuan for two to take us in. We didn't care. Finally, she asked for 10 yuan for two people. We resolutely ignored it. These things that make money without capital are despised. At the same time, I hope the scenic spot can also improve!

By Martian User |

Very beautiful, but unfortunately some buildings are under renovation, you need to check the ancient maintenance ticket

By Hengheng |

Entering from the entrance of Heilongtan, you will see a clear lake. The willow leaves by the lake are quietly swaying their charming figures. The road is slippery after the rain.

I saw people doing square dance on a big platform.

The air is exceptionally fresh. I am free from the troubles of altitude sickness. Walking on this trail feels particularly comfortable.

By Matcha Mama |

Like other parks, Heilongtan Park is considered by local people in Lijiang as a place for fetching water, taking a walk and doing morning exercises. Its practicality far outweighs its ornamental value. For photographers, Heilongtan Park is the best choice for taking pictures of the reflections of snow-capped mountains.

Tips: The most beautiful scenery is actually the section just after entering the park, so you don’t have to go very deep into the park.

By Popular |

Go north along the Yuhe Corridor to Heilongtan Park, which is free of admission. It is also known as Yuquan Park, which was built in the second year of Emperor Qianlong's reign in the Qing Dynasty (1737 AD). Legend has it that the Black Dragon King of Lijiang lives here. After entering the gate, turn right and cross the Suocui Bridge to see a huge pool of water. The green mountains and white clouds are reflected in the water. Although it cannot be said to be magnificent, it has a unique flavor. It is said that when the weather is good, this is the best place to view the Jade Dragon Snow Mountain. Today, there are many clouds covering the snow-capped mountains in the distance, so I have no chance to see it.

By 辶不是因僞āì |

When we got to the gate, we were asked to show the ticket for the ancient city maintenance fee. We didn't sign up for a tour group, so how could we have that? The ticket seller said that if we didn't have it, we had to apply for a new one. Oh my god, there was no discount! We were going to give up, but we met a local aunt at the gate, who said she would take us in. We paid 10 yuan each and got in. The sun was about to set, and the large tour group had almost finished their visit. The Black Dragon Pool was not very big, and the water had dried up at this time. The scenery was a little discounted, but it was still very beautiful. Here, you can see the Jade Dragon Snow Mountain. You can clearly see the white snow on the top of the mountain, which looks even more pure and flawless against the blue sky.

By you |

The park is backed by a mountain and you can go up the mountain, but please note that it is forbidden to go up the mountain after 4 o'clock.

By Hezi |

A very nice park. We stayed at Huama Hotel and walked along the park to the ancient city of Lijiang. It was very close.

By Smiling as warm as the sun |

It is a 4A-level tourist attraction, where you can see a corner of the snow-capped mountains. It is a relatively relaxing spot with mountains and water.

By krystal_ |

Black Dragon Pool Park, also known as Yuquan Park, is located at the foot of the North Elephant Mountain in Lijiang Ancient Town. There is no entrance fee to the park, but you need to check the receipt of the 80 yuan ancient town maintenance fee (the ancient town maintenance fee is valid for one month, each receipt is 80 yuan, and children under 1.2 meters tall and people over 70 years old are free of charge). However, it is fully open to the public after 7 pm, but it will close at 9:30. The crystal clear spring pool in the park is the world-famous Black Dragon Pool.

By Gobananas |

Black Dragon Pool Park is not special. You can see the Jade Dragon Snow Mountain and there is a stone mountain you can climb to watch the sunset. Many tour groups will take this place as one of the attractions and take photos here. You can sneak into Black Dragon Pool by bypassing the main entrance of the park and taking the small back door path next to it. I personally think that the park ticket of dozens of yuan is not worth it.

By long |

We went to Heilongtan Park in the afternoon. We heard that we could see the reflection of the snow-capped mountains, but we didn’t see it. Later we realized that it seemed like the time was wrong. It can only be seen in the early morning or evening, preferably in the early morning.

By godstar123 |

Get off at Yuyuanqiao Station and walk north along the river to the south gate of Heilongtan Park. Then something terrible happened. Although the ancient city maintenance fee has been cancelled this year, the security guard of the free Heilongtan Park still used a notice on the blackboard to make me buy a copy of the ancient city maintenance fee before letting me in (just think of it as the park ticket is 80 yuan, valid for multiple uses within a month).

After entering the park, head north towards the Jade Dragon Snow Mountain. There are many good camera positions to take beautiful photos. The 80 yuan is quite worth it, haha! (Note that after going out of the north gate of the park and walking north for a while, there are still several good camera positions).

It took about 2 hours to walk from the South Gate to the North Gate and back to the South Gate.

By Wang Jinde |

The Black Dragon Pool in Lijiang was first built in the second year of Emperor Qianlong's reign (1737), and was later rebuilt in the 60th year of Emperor Qianlong's reign and the 18th year of Emperor Guangxu's reign. It was formerly known as Yuquan Dragon King Temple, and was named after the "Dragon God" conferred by the Emperors Jiaqing and Guangxu of the Qing Dynasty. Later, it was renamed Black Dragon Pool.

Black Dragon Pond itself is free of charge. Locals can enter for free with their Lijiang ID card or temporary residence permit. Tourists need to check the 80 yuan ancient city maintenance fee receipt (the ancient maintenance fee is valid for one month, 80 yuan each). However, it is fully open to the public after 7 pm, but it will close at 9:30. You need to show the ancient city maintenance fee to enter the park. The park is not big, and Black Dragon Pond is just a 40,000 square meter pool formed by two springs at the foot of Xiangshan Mountain. But don't underestimate it, these two springs were once the source of water for the entire ancient city. On the way to Yulong Snow Mountain, the driver told us that the gurgling streams seen in the ancient city originally came from Black Dragon Pond. However, a few years ago, the spring water in Black Dragon Pond suddenly stopped flowing. In order to preserve the image of the ancient city with small bridges and flowing water, the government introduced water from the reservoir. So the water we see now is far less clear than it was back then. Interestingly, the spring water in Black Dragon Pond suddenly bubbled up again this year.

By CXL travels |

You need to buy a ticket to Heilongtan Park (it’s free if you have a receipt for the ancient city maintenance fee).

By MILO |

I visited here in November 2016. The park is very ordinary, but the reflection of the snow-capped mountains under the sunshine of Lijiang is very beautiful. The water is very clear and there is a spring at the entrance. A black dragon almost ran out. Locals like to take a walk in the park. The most memorable thing is that I actually climbed to the top of Xiangshan Mountain in Heilongtan Park alone the next day after returning from Yulong Snow Mountain the day before. You need to register to go up the mountain, and it takes more than 50 minutes to go back and forth! 😆 I really don’t have the courage to come a second time. Let him keep the footprints on the top of Xiangshan Mountain. Maybe I will go up again in my lifetime........

By Nima Dingye |

The park in the city has a nice view and you can buy some small commodities, but don't go to the place where the Naxi master tells fortunes. There is a stone plate in front of the door, which rotates the 12 zodiac signs. It is a scam! After the master finishes the fortune telling, he takes out a book and says that you are suitable to donate this number (399, 599, etc.). The door said it was free!

By A call from afar |

The park is nice, but it is not very beautiful if you have to pay for the maintenance of the ancient city. If the weather is good, you can see the reflection of the snow-capped mountains.

By Watching the clouds roll in and out |

Look at how beautiful the Black Dragon Pond we gave up is.

By Time is singing |

Go upstream along the Yuhe River and you will reach Heilongtan. There is a bus stop at the North Gate bus station. It takes about 30-40 minutes to walk there. You can see the Jade Dragon Snow Mountain from afar. There are not many people in the park, probably because the ticket is expensive (80 yuan/person)

By Qingxi Sanren |

The scenery is of calendar-level quality, and most of the blockbuster films about Jade Dragon Snow Mountain were taken from here.

By …Sunny… |

Actually, there is really not much to visit in Heilongtan. We went there on the afternoon of the first day. Apart from the scenery of the snow-capped mountains, it is similar to an ordinary park. But it would be a shame not to go there, because there are some really nice photos taken from some angles, as shown above.

By Tourbillon |

When you go to Lijiang, one of the must-see scenic spots is the Black Dragon Pool Park. The Black Dragon Pool Park in Lijiang is also called the Jade Spring Park. It is located at the foot of the North Elephant Mountain in the Lijiang Ancient Town. From the Sifang Street in the Lijiang Ancient Town, along the Jade River, about one kilometer upstream, there is a crystal clear spring pool, which is the famous Black Dragon Pool. It has a long history and is worth visiting. No tickets are required, but you need to check the 80 yuan ancient city maintenance fee receipt (the ancient maintenance fee is valid for one month, 80 yuan per ticket, children under 1.2 meters tall and seniors over 70 years old are free of charge). However, it is fully open to the public after 7 pm, but it will close at 21:30.

By Intoxication |

The park is not big and can be visited in five to ten minutes, but you can see the Jade Dragon Snow Mountain from a distance; it is very pleasant to sit by the lake in the park in the early morning or afternoon.

By Lai Lai |

Black Dragon Pool Park was not originally in our plan. We finished touring the Lijiang Old Town in the evening and happened to be near the waterwheel. It was not far from here. We had some energy, so we headed north to find Black Dragon Pool. We didn't get to take a photo of the reflection of Jade Dragon Snow Mountain as the legend said, but the spring was a pleasant surprise. It is suitable for local people to take a walk. For travelers, Black Dragon Pool is not on the same level as Jade Dragon Snow Mountain and Lugu Lake. You can stop by when you have time.

By Greedy Rabbit |

Some of the scenery in Heilongtan is not worse than Jiuzhaigou, but of course, the trick is, here comes the point: the maintenance fee is 80 yuan, and there are old men and women of the Naxi ethnic group around who will tell you that it will cost 40 yuan or 30 yuan to take you to Heilongtan, but I want to say that there are wooden fences less than half a person's height on the roadside around Heilongtan, and many of them have been demolished by local people (you read that right, many wooden fences have been demolished)! Some are even a small path. You can enter without any fee! ! Putting aside the scenery, it is definitely bullying honest people! !

By volcano |

As a park, it is quite good, with beautiful scenery and, importantly, free admission.

By Highbury Flutter |

Black Dragon Pool itself is free of charge. Locals can enter for free with their Lijiang ID card or temporary residence permit, while tourists need to show the ancient city maintenance fee before entering the park.

The park is not very big, and the Black Dragon Pool is just a 40,000 square meter pool formed by two springs at the foot of the Elephant Mountain. But don't underestimate it, these two springs were once the source of water for the entire ancient city.

On the way to Yulong Snow Mountain, the driver told us that the gurgling streams in the ancient city originally came from Heilongtan. However, a few years ago, the spring water in Heilongtan suddenly stopped flowing. In order to preserve the image of the ancient city with small bridges and flowing water, the government introduced water from the reservoir. So the water we see now is far less clear than it was back then.

Interestingly, the spring water of Heilongtan suddenly started to bubble up again this year, and we saw it when we went there. I really hope that the ancient city of Lijiang can return to its former appearance one day.

We bought many unique souvenirs in a small shop in Heilongtan.

The boss is a local lady who sells small Dongba pendants and embroidered bags, all of which are very delicate and inexpensive.

By China-TravelNote users |

Black Dragon Pool Park is a free attraction, but it requires the maintenance fee of the ancient city, which is 80 yuan per person. It is free for locals. There are some locals at the entrance, asking tourists if they want to go in. It costs 30 yuan per person, and you can negotiate the price with them. The water in Black Dragon Pool Park is the source of water for the ancient city of Lijiang. It is located at the foot of the Elephant Mountain in the north of the city. There are relatively few tourists here, suitable for leisure and strolling. From the park, you can see the snow-capped mountains in the distance, which is very pleasant.

By His Royal Highness Wang Jiuye |

Black Dragon Pond, as the name implies, is a pool of spring water, the source of the Jade River that flows through the ancient city (visually estimated). The small lake formed by Black Dragon Pond is the best place in the entire park, where you can see the Jade Dragon Snow Mountain and the Five-Arch Bridge. It is a good place for quiet leisure. The scenic area is very quiet and comfortable. This attraction is free for local citizens of Lijiang, and foreign tourists can enter as long as they pay the ancient city maintenance fee. This is the Lijiang version of People's Park.

By Trailblazer |

This small park is very good and suitable for taking pictures. It is opposite to the Jade Dragon Snow Mountain.

By Dahang loves to eat meat |

Heilongtan is a tourist attraction in Lijiang city. If you have plenty of time, you can go there. If not, it is not recommended to go there. It is just a small park.

By Aizi |

The spring breeze is blowing and the willows are swaying. The scenery here is unique! Heilongtan Park is at the foot of Xiangshan Mountain, and half of Xiangshan Mountain is reflected in the water, making Heilongtan Park have water in the mountains and mountains in the water. The scenery of the mountains and water is extremely beautiful. Located in the ancient city of Lijiang, from the big waterwheel all the way north, along the Yuhe River, there are tree-lined avenues on both sides, which is very quiet and comfortable. Yulong Snow Mountain has become a foil😊😊😊

By Classmate Lao Wang |

In a word, it's a rip-off... It's no different from most city parks in China. If you live in Lijiang, you can go there. If you fly thousands of miles to go to Lijiang, then I don't recommend going there, because it's no different from visiting a city park on the weekend. . .

By Star |

Around 5 o'clock, when the park is about to close, there are few people. You can enjoy the scenery along the lake and watch the sun gradually set. The dazzling light before sunset shines on Xiangshan Mountain and is reflected in the Black Dragon Lake. It is a beautiful sight.

By Luo Daxia |

I think Yulong Snow Mountain is so beautiful, it feels like being in a fairyland.

By Carving time |

There is no entrance fee to Heilongtan itself, but you must check the ancient city maintenance fee when you go to Heilongtan. It is said on the Internet that there are locals who will take you into Heilongtan for 10 yuan. I took a walk around and didn't find any. It may be a problem of government management.

By leo wen |

At the innermost part of Lijiang Ancient Town, 20 minutes away from the center of the ancient town, is a small park where you can see the reflection of snow-capped mountains on the lake.

By Little fox demon |

We arrived in Lijiang at noon on the first day. It was too late to go to other attractions. After lunch, we went to Black Dragon Pool Park in the afternoon. The park is a nice place with beautiful scenery. You can see the Jade Dragon Snow Mountain from afar. It is said that the water in the pool is snow mountain water! If you have an hour or two of free time, you can come and play!

By Walking to the end of the water |

You need a ticket to enter, but you don't need to buy a ticket if you have paid the ancient maintenance fee. If the weather is good, you can see the Jade Dragon Snow Mountain.

By Prince Honey |

It's not far from Lijiang Ancient Town. You can get there by walking along the river for a while. The scenery is nice. The place is not big and you can finish the tour in a short time. You can go there when you have time.

By Xiao Jianjian loves traveling |

It is surprising to find such a beautiful scenery in Dayan Ancient City. The mountains in the park are lush and green, the lake is clear and blue, the pavilions are comparable to those in the royal gardens, the peach blossoms are in full bloom, and the snow-capped mountains in the distance are in full view. Strolling in the park is a leisurely experience.

By Qianxi chestnut |

I went there with a tour group in August 2014. When the weather is good, you can see the reflection of Jade Dragon Snow Mountain here, but it depends on luck. If you are traveling by yourself, there is no need to make a special trip.

By style |

Lijiang Heilongtan Park, also known as Yuquan Park, is located at the foot of Xiangshan Mountain in the north of Lijiang Ancient Town. From Sifang Street in Lijiang Ancient Town, go upstream along the Jade River, which crisscrosses the longitude and latitude, and about one kilometer there is a crystal clear spring pool, which is the world-famous Heilongtan.

By Fisherman |

The scenery is really beautiful, with both towering snow-capped mountains and the delicate beauty of small bridges and flowing water. It is a very beautiful park. The park is free, but you have to check the maintenance fee of the ancient city. There are people who claim to be local villagers at the entrance to lead the way, 100 yuan, but they don’t always succeed. If you want to go somewhere else, just buy a ticket honestly. If you only want to go here, you can try your luck.

By Of the |

A park where you can take many beautiful photos, overlooking the Jade Dragon Snow Mountain.


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