Free Travel Guide to Black Dragon Pool in Lijiang

📍Detailed address: Black Dragon Pool Park at the foot of Elephant Mountain, north of Lijiang city Opening hours: 7:00-19:00 Ticket price: Locals with a Lijiang ID card or temporary residence permit can enter for free, while tourists need to present the Ancient City Maintenance Fee (50 yuan) for free entry Recommended duration of visit: about two hours 【Introduction】 Black Dragon Pool Park, also known as "Jade Spring Park", was built during the Qing Dynasty. It is located at the foot of Elephant Mountain north of Lijiang Ancient Town, with a view of the Jade Dragon Snow Mountain, The park features the magnificent Black Dragon Pool, and is adorned with distinctive ancient buildings such as the Dragon God Temple, Deyue Tower, Suocui Tower, and Jade Emperor Pavilion Exact location: The Black Dragon Pool Park is about 1.2KM from the north gate waterwheel entrance of Lijiang Ancient Town, a 15min walk away. Follow the waterwheel upstream, towards the direction of Jade Dragon Snow Mountain, and you will find it at the end How to enter for free? As is well known, Black Dragon Pool Park charges a 50 yuan Ancient Maintenance Fee for tourists from outside the area. After arriving at the main entrance of the park, locate "Jubaoxuan Restaurant". The entrance is opposite Jubaoxuan, where you can see the words 'public toilet', and you can enter through the small door next to it 【Notice】 ⚠️If you want to catch the sunrise over the Jade Dragon Snow Mountain, you must arrive at Black Dragon Pool before 7:30 am (there is no ticket collection at the main entrance in the morning) ✅The area beside Suocui Bridge in the park is an excellent spot for photographing the reflection of Jade Dragon Snow Mountain ✅On clear days, the snow mountain is very distinct and looks especially beautiful against the backdrop of the ancient buildings, making it a great spot for those who like to take photos with an ancient style The temperature in Lijiang can be quite low in the morning and evening, so keep warm. At noon, the UV rays are strong, so be sure to protect yourself from the sun!