Black Dragon Pool, built in 1737 during the Qing period, is located slightly to the north of Lijiang's Old Town and offers one of China's most spectacular views.

Jade Dragon Snow Mountain is a small mountain range) near Lijiang, in Yunnan province of southwestern China. Its highest peak is named Shanzidou (5,596 m or 18,360 ft). The far side of the mountain forms one side of Tiger Leaping Gorge (Hutiao Xia).