# Black Dragon Pool (黑龙潭)

Lijiang, Yunnan Province · Southwest, China · Guidebook rating: 3/5
Canonical: https://cnatrip.com/en/places/black-dragon-pool
Language: en

## Key facts

- **Admission:** Free (entry requires a receipt for the Old Town maintenance fee)
- **Time needed:** 2–3 hours
- **Getting there:** From the Water Wheel in Lijiang Old Town, follow the stream upstream to the end; about 10 minutes
- **Good for:** Photography, Nature

## About Black Dragon Pool

Black Dragon Pool is the best spot for admiring the reflection of Jade Dragon Snow Mountain. Passing through the back gate of the pool leads to the Lijiang Dongba Culture Museum, a must-visit for understanding Dongba culture.

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Source: China Self-Guided Travel 2025 (《中国自助游》, Tianjin Science & Technology Press, Aug 2024), p. 234. Prices, hours and transport details are as printed in the August 2024 edition and may have changed. Always confirm with the venue before you travel.
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