Huilong Pond 上海嘉定汇龙潭公园

We have passed through the Huilong Pond 汇龙潭公园 before entering the China Imperial Examination System Museum. This pond is situated in the eastern part of the Confucius Temple of Jiading County, the Huilong Pond was built in Ming dynasty 1588, or the 16th year of the Qanli Reign of the Ming Dynasty. The pond is actually the confluence of five rivers. The Yingqui Hill stands on the water surface like a sparkling pearl in the embrace of five dragons.

Due to fear of lack of time, we did not enter this site. Mostly because our target was the China Imperial Examination System Museum which is just beside this pond. We did hang around the vicinity and took photographs.

Path leading to the entrance of the pond

The garden around the pond occupies a land of 70 mu. Pavilions, terraces and kiosks are laid out according to a well-conceived plan. Scenic spots in the garden include the Quixing Tower, the Yuhong Bridge, the Bihe Pond, the Sitting Sun Kiosk, the Bajiao Yard, and the Jade Lotus Pond.

Entrance to the pond and ticket counter

We did not go in but after finding out from website, seems like the entrance fee is only RMB5.
http://www.jiading.gov.cn/view_58.aspx?cid=298&id=36&navindex=0

Staircase leading up and up

Ethan enjoying himself walking here and there

Cross the bridge and up the stairs

Surrounding the area, one could see the pond and some pavilion in the middle.

There is a unique fencing surround the pond which is laced with stone statues of lions (I think). Sure looks like one.

Some of the stone statues

More statues...

Some more views

Maybe next time we come again, we will pay to go into this attraction.