【Hidden Gems of Lijiang】Black Dragon Pool + Qingxi Reservoir + Tinghua Valley + Lashihai Lake

🗺【Golden One-Day Itinerary】(Photography Enthusiast Edition) ⏰ 06:30 Capture sunrise at Black Dragon Pool → 08:30 Cycling at Qingxi Reservoir → 11:00 Flower field photography at Tinghua Valley → 14:30 Horse riding & boating at Lashihai Lake → 18:00 Return to Old Town ⏳ In-Depth Two-Day Tour: Day1: Black Dragon Pool (morning) - Qingxi Reservoir (noon) - Shuhe Ancient Town (evening) Day2: Tinghua Valley (morning) - Lashihai Lake (afternoon tea + horse riding) 📸【Four Secret Spots Revealed】 1⃣ Black Dragon Pool Park • Best shot: Jade Dragon Snow Mountain reflection at Suocui Bridge (free before 7:00) • Hidden gem: Dongba culture stone carvings (near north gate) 2⃣ Qingxi Reservoir • Instagram spot: "Sky Mirror" effect on the dam (best in morning light) • Local life: Join Naxi ethnic square dance at dusk 3⃣ Tinghua Valley • Must-capture: Hobbit house + snow mountain flower fields (wedding photo base) • New activity: DIY flower cake making (reservation required) 4⃣ Lashihai Lake • Pro tip: Enter through "Wetland Park" main gate, avoid roadside touts • Unique experience: Tea Horse Trail horse riding (bargain to 120-150 RMB/person) 🍜【Secret Food Guide】 📍 Near Black Dragon Pool • "Dongba Valley Wild Mushroom": Matsutake chicken stew (168 RMB/pot) • "Qingxi Reservoir Fish Farm": Freshly caught rainbow trout three ways 📍 Tinghua Valley • Garden restaurant afternoon tea (68 RMB/set, perfect for photos) 📍 Lashihai Lake • "Fishing Boat at Dusk": Lakeside hot pot with Naxi dance performance ⚠ Warning: Avoid roadside "10 RMB horse riding" scams! 🚗【Transport Guide】 🛵 Recommended: • Rent e-bike (50 RMB/day) for flexible travel • Bus: No.3 to Black Dragon Pool → No.6 to Qingxi Reservoir → Taxi to Tinghua Valley (~25 RMB) 🚙 Private car route: Old Town → Black Dragon Pool → Qingxi Reservoir → Tinghua Valley → Lashihai Lake (~200 RMB/day) 🗺 Driving tips: • Free parking at Tinghua Valley • Navigate to "Wetland Park Parking" for Lashihai 🏡【Accommodation Picks】 1⃣ Black Dragon Pool area • "InterContinental": Mountain-view rooms (800+ RMB) • "Sesame Blooms": Designer B&B (300+ RMB) 2⃣ Qingxi Reservoir • "Azure Seclusion": Rooftop star-gazing rooms (200+ RMB) 3⃣ Near Tinghua Valley • "Rose Garden": Private cabin with entry ticket (500+ RMB) 4⃣ Lashihai Lake • "Cloud Shore": Lake-view room + afternoon tea (400+ RMB) 💡【2025 Updates】 ✅ Black Dragon Pool free 6:30-8:00 (arrive early for sunrise) ✅ Tinghua Valley best seasons: hydrangeas (Mar-May) / sunflowers (Jul-Sep) ✅ Lashihai Lake has softest light after 16:00 ✅ Qingxi Reservoir hosts Naxi market every Wed/Sat 📌 Pro tips: "90% fewer tourists than Old Town! Remember: ① Bring telephoto lens ② Wear anti-slip shoes (reservoir dam is slippery) ③ Pack sunscreen ④ Always buy Lashihai tickets officially" 💬 Poll: "Which spot excites you most? ① Black Dragon reflections ② Qingxi cycling ③ Tinghua photos ④ Lashihai horse riding"