Yuquan Park

» Lijiang, Yun Nan

Yuquan Park Overview & Map Weather Transportation Information

Popularly known for Black Dragon Pool, Yuquan Park is located at the foot of the Elephant Mountain north of the city of Lijiang. Yuquan Park occupies an area of 11,390 square meters and includes many distinctive and ravishing sites.

Another name "Black Dragon Pool"

Black Dragon Pool is formed by spring water that comes together and gives the pool the name "Black Dragon Pool." The water is very clear and is able to show the amazing reflection of the Jade Dragon Snow Mountain.

What to see

The entire park, tucked away in the shades of swaying willow trees, is covered with green grass. Under the Shuocui Bridge, a waterfall creates a constant roar as it cascades down the stream. Hiding in the lush trees or standing along the liquid pool is the antique and exquisite architectural pieces, which are in the style of Naxi.

There are several places of interest to visit here, such as Xietuoling, Deyuelou, Yiwen Pavilion. Therefore, Yuquan Park is a really good place to seek novelty and grasp beautiful scenes.

The tower here

A tower here houses numerous pictures and drawings on its beams, pillars, doors and windows. Today, this tower is used as a museum in which many precious historical cultural relics as well as calligraphic and paintings are displayed.

Five unique wonders

The first becomes apparent when standing on the stone bridge in the middle of the pool, when it can be seen that the water on its two sides are of different colors -- green to the south and yellow to the north. The waters are linked, but the fish from these two parts never mingle.

The second is a plum tree that was planted 1,200 years ago in the Tang Dynasty, and the third, a huge cypress tree planted during the Song Dynasty, whose trunk is so broad that it takes five people's arms to span it.

The fourth is a camellia tree planted in the Ming Dynasty, which blossoms earlier than other camellias. The plum, cypress and camellia trees are in one courtyard, and add luster and color to this ancient temple.

Fifth is a stone tablet whose characters appear to be carved in relief, and may only be discovered to be intaglio on actually touching the tablet. The park also has the largest plum garden in China -- the perfect setting in which to enjoy burgeoning plum blossoms at the end of the year.

Getting there

By taxi

The park is located 2 km north of the ancient town. Take a taxi to the end of Xinda Jie (around RMB 6). Alternately, walk along the Yuhe river or the Xindajie to the park.

When to go

Opening Hours: 8a.m. - 6p.m.

Attractions around » Lijiang, Yun Nan

Natural Scene

• Jade Dragon Snow Mountain
• Lake Luguhu
• Yak Meadow
• The First Bend of the Yangtze
• Tiger Leaping Gorge
• Dongba Valley
• Yuquan Park

Historical Site

• Lijiang Old Town
• Shuhe Naxi Village
• Mural in Baisha Village
• Former Residence of Rock
• Yufeng Lamastery
• Stone Drum Town
• Mu Family Mansion

Cultural Site

• Former Residence of Rock
• Dongba Museum
• Yuquan Park

Nightlife

• Impression Lijiang

Shopping & Leisure

• Square Street

Yuquan Park Highlights

Lake & Spring in Great China

• West Lake
• Lake Kanas
• Lake Namtso
• Lake Qinghaihu
• Lake Yamdrok
• Huaqing Pool
• Crescent Spring
• Lake Qiandaohu
• Lake Xuanwuhu
• Lake Taihu
• Slender West Lake
• Lake Hongfenghu
• Lake Dianchi
• Lake Luguhu
• Heavenly Lake
• Butterfly Spring
• Lake Erhai
• Longsheng Hot Spring National Park
• Lake Bitahai
• Lake Shuduhu
• Lake Napahai
• Red Carp Pond
• Hupao Spring
• Black Dragon Pool
• Lake Karakuli
• Tianhe Pool
• Lake Dongtinghu
• Baotu Spring
• Lake Daminghu
• Yuquan Park
• Lake Bosten
• East Lake Scenic Area

Garden & Park in Great China

• Nanwan Monkey Island
• Summer Palace
• Norbulingka Park
• Tiger Hill
• Yuantouzhu
• Humble Administrator's Garden
• Mt. Lushan
• West Hill
• Diecai Hill
• Fubo Hill
• Elephant Trunk Hill
• Nanshan Cultural Tourism Zone
• Yuexiu Park
• Liuyuan Garden
• Jinshan Temple
• Qingming Riverside Landscape Garden
• Stone Bell Hill
• Tianyi Pavilion
• Eling Park
• Long Island
• Window of the World
• Splendid China
• Seven Star Park
• Yuelu Academy
• Moon Hill
• Luhuitou Park
• Xinglong Tropical Botanical Garden
• Beijing Zoo
• Fragrant Hill
• Duxiu Peak
• Jinshitan Scenic Area
• Dragon Pavilion
• Schoolboy Hill
• Chongqing Zoo
• Wangjiang Park
• Wenshuyuan
• Beihai Park
• Old Summer Palace
• Siberia Tiger Park
• Turtle Garden
• Pagoda Hill
• Yueyang Tower
• Village of Ethnic Culture
• Mural Hill
• Snail Hill
• Yuquan Park
• Liyuan Garden
• Panmen Gate
• Shizilin Garden
• Yuyuan Garden
• Big Banyan Tree
• Grand View Tower
• Xinghai Park
• Merryland World
• Master-of-Nets Garden
• Heyuan Garden
• Geyuan Garden
• Laodong Park
• Grand View Garden
• Shenyang Forest Wild Zoo
• Botanical Garden
• Drum Hill
• White Pagoda Mountain Park
• Five Spring Park
• Waterwheel Park
• Guiyang Forest Park
• Sun Island Park
• Zhaolin Park
• Wenfeng Park
• Hangzhou Botanical Garden
• Guyi Garden
• Green Lake Park
• Canglang Pavilion
• Chakpori Hill
• Water Park
• Jade Buddha Park
• Orchid Pavilion
• Children's Park
• Jade Emperor Pavilion
• Qianling Park

Yuquan Park FAQ & Travelers's Tips

  Weather

1. Does it rain a lot in Lijiang?
2. When is the best time to go there?

  Shopping

1. Do bargain

  Travel

1. Cable car cautions

  Other Hints

1. Beware of the religious hooligans
2. Is it easy for me to make telephone calls there?
3. Toilet Facilities
4. Altitude sickness
5. Avoid busy holidays
6. OMG! I'm lost! What should I do?
7. Useful Phone Numbers
8. Emergency Numbers

• Does it rain a lot in Lijiang?

  It rains a lot in July and August. That's important to know because heavy rains can trigger rock and mud slides, which can block roads. This can cause long travel delays or even cancelled plans (such as your trip to Tiger Leaping Gorge).

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• When is the best time to go there?

  April and October is two ideal months suitable to visit Lijiang. The temperature is pleasant and it doesn't rain as often.

  January and February are not superlative months either because of wintry temperatures.

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• Toilet Facilities

  A number of toilets with good facilities and service have been built in the Old Town. The charge is usually no more than CNY 0.5 per person.

• Do bargain

  Souvenir prices tend to rise the closer you get to Sifang Square. And remember, always negotiate. You should be able to lower the initial price by 30%, sometimes more.

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• Cable car cautions

  Wear warm clothes. It's freezing where you'll be going (a lookout near the summit of Jade Dragon Snow Mountain). Winter parkas can be rented before you board the cable car gondolas. The same is true for oxygen bottles, for those who may need one.

  To avoid long, time-consuming lines waiting to board the gondolas, go early or late in the day. But before leaving Lijiang for the ride, find out if the high-elevation viewing platforms are expected to be shrouded in clouds when you'll be there. If so, you won't see much, including the stunning panoramic views of the mountains and valleys.

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• Beware of the religious hooligans

  Watch out the religious hooligans when you visit the Black Dragon Pool Park in Lijiang. It will be nighmare if you do. Specifically there was a so-called Dongba Culture Institution, you are right, the lexicon should think about giving a amendment to this word if they insist calling themselves an 'institution'.

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• Is it easy for me to make telephone calls there?

  A number of public IC card telephones have been installed in the Old Town, and some stores in the Old Town provide public telephones with which visitors can make direct domestic and international calls. Mobile phones can also be used freely within the area of the Old Town.

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• Toilet Facilities

  A number of toilets with good facilities and service have been built in the Old Town. The charge is usually no more than CNY 0.5 per person.

• Altitude sickness

  Before your respiratory and circulatory systems adjust to a high elevation, your body suffers to some degree from oxygen deprivation. That's altitude sickness. Symptoms include dizziness, tiredness and headaches - and difficulty in catching your breath when, for example, walking up steps.

  The best defense is not to go suddenly from one altitude to a much higher one. Do your upward journeys in stages so your lungs can more readily adapt to thinner air.

  We recommend that you do not travel from a low-altitude city (such as Beijing or Xian) to Lijiang on the same day. Instead, spend at least one full day in Kunming to acclimate your body to its relatively thin air (spend the time visiting the nearby Stone Forest, a Hillman Wonders Bronze Medal winner). This will help prepare your body for the even thinner air in Lijiang. Stay there for at least a day or two before heading to Zhongdian or Deqin, where the air is even more rarified

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• Avoid busy holidays

  During some holidays, hot destinations are packed with tourists, bringing you inconvenience or even unpleasantness, and also unless you have firm hotel reservations, skip these ultra-popular Chinese holiday periods (or you may end up without a room):

  • Spring Festival (Lunar New Year celebration). Its start date varies from year to year, anywhere from mid-January to mid-February.
  • May Day - Occurs during the first two weeks in May.
  • National Day - Takes place in the first two weeks in October.

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• OMG! I'm lost! What should I do?

  Well, calm down first. It's easy to get lost in Lijiang Ancient Town because of its labyrinth of meandering passageways. But that's part of the enjoyment because you will discover picturesque alleys that you would not have seen otherwise.

  Before you leave your hotel, do write down the name of the hotel in both English and Chinese. Taxis can be easily found in the city so you can just grab a taxi and show your address. If you are at a far place where you cannot find a taxi, please call 110 and ask the police for help.

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• Useful Phone Numbers

  • Tourist Complaint: 5123432
    
  • Lijiang Airport Inquiry Telephone: 5173081
    
  • Scheduled Flights and Ticket Inquiries: 5161289 5161291 5173079
    
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• Emergency Numbers

  • Fire: 119
    
  • Ambulance: 120
    
  • Police: 110
    
  • Traffic: 122
    
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