Black Dragon Pond Park
Yunnan · China
Get picked up at your hotel in Lijiang Old Town， Head to the Black Dragon Pond Park， one of the most iconic views in China of the impressive Jade Dragon Snow Mountain in the background of a beautiful traditional Chinese garden. Stop by the Dongba Museum right next door， a little gem where you can learn about the Naxi minority and the Shamanic Dongba culture and the unique matriarchic Naxi sub branch of the Mosuo Minority living around Lugu Lake.
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9 sections · tap a section for its opening lines1Black Dragon Pond Park
Welcome to Black Dragon Pond Park, or Heilongtan, a site of profound aesthetic and hydrological importance situated just north of Lijiang's ancient core. As we begin our exploration, I invite you to consider the geographical…
Listen in the app2The South Gate and the Symphony of Falling Water
We enter the park through the South Gate, a threshold that marks the transition from the bustling modern streets of Lijiang to a sanctuary of historical preservation. Immediately, the sensory experience is dominated by the sound…
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We have reached the shore of the main pool, historically known as the Black Dragon Pool or the 'Clear Pool'. This basin is approximately 15 meters deep at its center, a depth that contributes to the dark, almost obsidian hue of…
Listen in the app4Suocui Bridge and the Art of the Vista
As we cross the Suocui Bridge, we are walking over a masterpiece of stone masonry that serves as the park's primary visual anchor. The bridge's elegant arches are designed not just for structural integrity but to frame the…
Listen in the app5The Wufeng Lou: The Five Phoenix Pavilion
We now stand before the Five Phoenix Pavilion, or Wufeng Lou, a structure of immense architectural and cultural significance. Originally built during the Ming Dynasty in 1601 at the Fuguo Temple, this building was later moved to…
Listen in the app6The Clear and Turbid Pools: A Geological Duality
Moving northeast from the main basin, we encounter a fascinating hydrological phenomenon: the presence of a second, shallower pool. While the main Black Dragon Pool is 15 meters deep and notably clear, this second pool is only…
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We now approach a small island, accessible via a charming bridge, which serves as the entry point to the park's Peony Garden. While peonies are not native to this high altitude, they have been cultivated here for centuries as a…
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For the more adventurous visitor, the northern reaches of the park offer a transition from curated gardens to a more rugged, natural landscape. We find ourselves walking along what appears to be an ancient aqueduct or a drainage…
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As we conclude our walk through Black Dragon Pond Park, we return to our starting point with a deeper appreciation for the delicate balance between nature, architecture, and culture that defines Lijiang. This park is more than…
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What is Black Dragon Pond Park?
Black Dragon Pond Park is a place in Yunnan · China with 9 story sections on Tellby. You can read the opening of each section on this page; the sound plays in the app.
| Location | Yunnan · China |
|---|---|
| Type | Heritage |
| Story sections | 9 |
| Text language | English |
| Coordinates | 26.8830, 100.2345 |
| Last updated |
