Black Dragon Pool Park Reflection (Heilongtan)

★ 4.8

(115000 reviews)

Lijiang's iconic public parkway framing the definitive, globally celebrated mirror reflection of the five-arch stone bridge against Jade Dragon Snow Mountain.

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💰 Cost Free

🏃 Effort Easy Walking

Snap' Description

Cruise along the wide bluestone flagstone pathways of the Black Dragon Pool Park, the elegant public landscape and wellness heartbeat of the valley core. Spanning around a massive freshwater spring basin that feeds the ancient canals of Dayan town, this historic park features traditional Qing Dynasty architecture, ornate double-tiered lakeside pavilions, and sweeping stone arch bridges mirroring the mountains.

Getting There

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Metro Info

Lijiang Old Town North Gate + 10 min Walk along the Jade River Waterways

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Taxi Address

云南省丽江市古山区新门街古城北端黑龙潭公园

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💎 Insider Tips

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Arrive at the western pool embankment precisely between 7:00 AM and 7:45 AM to capture the classic mirror photography frame before wind ripples form.
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Explore the historic 'Wanhua Tower' and 'Five Phoenix Pavilion' structure arrays; they display pristine examples of imperial timber joinery lines.
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Admission to the park grounds is completely free, but you must physical present your paid Lijiang Old Town Maintenance Fee voucher receipt code.
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The walking trails are completely level, step-free, and pedestrianized, making it an world-class option for an easy morning wellness run.