🏯 Where Blossoms Meet History: Black Dragon Pool, Lijiang
by MilesByFong
Sep 9, 2025
Vacationing in Kunming should be like this! Stay in a French-style artistic hotel, check in at the poetic Black Dragon Pool, and keep this slow life guide handy🌟
📸 Must-visit itinerary:
1️⃣ AnanasCamelia Anshe·Kaimili Hotel (Dongfeng Square Nanping Pedestrian Street Branch)
👉 A hidden gem hotel in the cultural and creative park! The French minimalist design makes every photo a masterpiece, with smart home features + washer and dryer that are so thoughtful~ My favorite is their petal bath and late-night snack service. It's just a 5-minute walk to the subway station, unbeatable location.
📍 No. 86 Dongfeng East Road, C86 Camellia Building C
💡 Tips: Remember to ask the front desk for a bathtub bag, you can take Instagram-worthy photos right on the room balcony.
2️⃣ Black Dragon Pool Park
👉 The backyard garden of Kunming locals! The ancient architecture and hundreds of plant species complement each other beautifully. From November to March, you can also see red-billed gulls. The scenic area is divided into Clear Water Dragon Pool and Muddy Water Dragon Pool. Wearing Hanfu for photos is highly recommended for stunning shots.
📍 No. 1 Lanyan Road, Panlong District
⏰ 8:00-18:00 (last entry at 17:30)
🎫 Tickets only 20 yuan, great value!
🍜 Foodie Guide:
✅ Must-try Yunnan rice noodles at the hotel breakfast
✅ The Camellia Bookstore Café in the C86 park is perfect for zoning out
✅ Near the park, Airuo Chun (average 60 yuan per person) serves authentic steam pot chicken
🚗 Transportation Tips:
• Taxi from airport to hotel takes 40 minutes
• Taxi from hotel to Black Dragon Pool takes 20 minutes
• Shared bikes are super convenient for exploring the city
✨ Surprise Extras:
1. Free afternoon tea at the hotel daily at 3:00 PM
2. The Tangmei and Songbai ancient cypress trees at Black Dragon Pool are over a thousand years old, don’t miss them
3. Nanping Pedestrian Street night market stays open late, perfect for night owls
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