Lijiang Heilongtan Park Travel Guide

Ancient City District

Scenic spot introduction:

Black Dragon Pool was built in the second year of Qianlong (1737) and is commonly known as "Yuquan Park". Located at the foot of Xiangshan Mountain at the northern end of Lijiang Old Town, two springs gush out from under the ancient chestnut trees at the foot of Xiangshan Mountain and merge into a pool covering an area of nearly 40,000 square meters. The spring water is as clear as jade, and fish swim like shuttles under the water. The mountains and rivers beside the pool are beautiful, with willows and flowers blooming, and pavilions and pavilions are dotted among them. The Jade Dragon Snow Mountain in the distance is reflected in the emerald green water, forming a poetic and beautiful picture of the blending of mountains and rivers.

Attractions distribution:

Han Temple, Tang Mei, Song Bai, and Ming Tombs are the four most beautiful places in Black Dragon Pool. Here there are towering ancient trees, deep springs and gullies, lush bamboo forests, and deep pools with green water. The main landscapes include Longquan Xiaguan, Shangguan, Plum Garden, Waterscape Garden, Osmanthus Garden, Boutique Garden, Rhododendron Valley, Red Maple Forest and Martyrs Tomb. During the Jiaqing period of the Qing Dynasty, Shuoqing's couplet was inscribed: "Two plum blossom trees and a pool of water, mist and rain clouds halfway up the mountain at all times." Use vivid pen and ink to outline the beautiful scenery of Heilongquan.

Scenic spot qualifications:

National 4A-level scenic spot

Scenic spot features:

Natural landscape tours, religious and cultural tours, parks, Taoist temples, and clear ponds

Transportation

Scenic spot location:

China>Yunnan Province>Lijiang City>Gucheng District

How to get there:

(On foot) Walk to the scenic spot from Dayan Sifang Street, which takes 15 minutes;

(Bus) You can reach Heilongtan Park by taking bus No. 3, 6, 7, 8, or 9;

(Taxi) The taxi fare is 5 yuan.

Scenic area map:

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Tickets

Black Dragon Pool ticket price:

Black Dragon Pool is open for free, but you need to show a receipt for the ancient city maintenance fee. (Guwei fee is valid for one month, 80 yuan each, free for children and seniors over 70 years old

) However, the park is fully open to the public before closing from 7pm to 9:30pm.

Scenic area opening hours:

7:00-19:00

Travel Tips

Travel Notes of Travellers:

Beijing sunset: Colorful Yunnan scenery

Tour route:

1. There are often Naxi ancient music performances in the park;

2. The reflection of the snow-capped mountains will appear when the weather is fine and there is no wind,

approximately at 9:00 → 10:00 or 16:00 → 17:00 period.

Best time to visit:

Summer and autumn seasons.

Shopping recommendations:

(Local specialties) Lijiang gastrodia elata, Dongba wood carvings, leather paintings, batik, snow peaches, copperware, crab apples, matsutake, chicken fir, cellar wine,

Cordyceps sinensis, ginseng, red beans, Dongba tapestries, hand-woven Shawls, Lijiang preserves, and Dongba wood carvings.

(Special delicacies) Naxi Baba, ice powder Liangxiao, rice enema, Naxi grilled fish, fried dragonfly, cured pork ribs hot pot, yak

hot pot, frog cake.