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Black Dragon Pool Park (Heilongtan Park)
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Black Dragon Pool Park (Heilongtan Park)

昆明黑龙潭公园

Yunnan, Kunming★ 4.8·24.9227°N, 103.0199°E
Ticket Price
Free admission
Duration
Half day
Rating
4.8 / 5.0

About Black Dragon Pool Park (Heilongtan Park)

On the edge of Kunming, Black Dragon Pool Park pairs a Ming-era Daoist temple with two springs whose clear and murky waters never mix, surrounded by ancient trees and plum blossom gardens.

Highlights

• Spring-fed park with the 'Black Dragon Pool' and twin pagodas. • Classic Kunming landscape with Yuantong Hill views. • Plum blossoms in winter.

Suggested Route

Enter → pool and pagodas → botanical garden; allow about 1.5 h.

Food & Lodging

A park teahouse; city hotels are nearby.

Facilities

Parking, restrooms and a cafe.
Travel Tips

Wear comfortable walking shoes. Bring water and sun protection in summer. Check weather conditions before visiting.

📅 Best Time & Crowds

Best season: Year-round (best March-May and September-October)

🏮Golden Week alert: May 1-5 and Oct 1-7 are China's biggest travel peaks — top attractions sell out days ahead. Book tickets the moment they open.

⏰Many museums and palaces close on Mondays (e.g. Forbidden City, National Museum). Plan around it.

Location

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Opening Hours

08:00-17:00 (last entry 16:00)

Getting There

Kunming Panlong District, Lan'an Road 1; buses 9/79/128/249 to Heilongtan.

Reservation

Free entry; tickets on-site; advance booking not required.

Ticket Price

Free admission

Address

Taiyuan City Xinghualing District Chengfang Street No. 28

📍 中文地址 / Chinese Address
昆明黑龙潭公园

太原市杏花岭区城坊街28号

Taiyuan City Xinghualing District Chengfang Street No. 28

24.9227, 103.0199

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