There were even less people walking here at the Black Dragon Pool Park. It seems that most people stop at the stairway going up the Elephant Hill. Most people who can be seen here are probably residents on their way back to to Lijiang town. There was a residential area nearby and it has easy access to the park. I guess if you managed to find your way in this residential area, you can gain access to the park for free. I don’t think anyone checks tickets within the park area.
Being this far deep into the park made me also consider heading back. It was getting dark soon and I don’t any street lights here. Though I don’t think it would be dangerous at all. This place makes for a great plasce to stretch you muscles. I like walks like these as they give me time to think. I get so busy and tired at work and whenever I go home I just want to fall asleep or at least watch something to keep me entertained. Walks like these clear my mind from my many troubles, which is why I appreciate these things even more.
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