小龍池

小龍池為獨庫公路沿線自然景觀，無需預約或購票。最佳遊覽期為每年6月至10月獨庫公路開放期間，秋季湖水色彩最為絢麗。遊覽時，請將車輛停靠在公路指定觀景平台，勿在主幹道隨意停車。該區域海拔較高，氣候多變，需備好保暖與防曬衣物。請沿已開闢的安全區域活動，切勿為拍照冒險攀爬濕滑岩石或靠近陡峭湖邊。自覺帶走全部垃圾，保護水源地生態環境。如遇惡劣天氣，請謹慎前往。

Xiaolongchi (Small Dragon Lake) is a natural scenic spot along the Dushanzi-Kuqa Highway. No reservation or ticket purchase is required. The best time to visit is from June to October when the highway is open, with autumn offering the most vibrant lake colors. When visiting, please park your vehicle only at designated viewing platforms along the highway and avoid stopping on the main road. Due to the high altitude and changeable weather, bring warm and sun-protective clothing. Stay within the developed safe areas; do not risk climbing slippery rocks or approaching steep lake edges for photos. Please take all your trash with you to protect the water source ecosystem. Exercise caution and consider postponing your visit in case of severe weather.

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小龍池位於新疆阿克蘇地區庫車市北部，獨庫公路（G217國道）南段旁，是大龍池以南約4公里的一個高山堰塞湖，海拔約2400公尺。湖面面積約0.5平方公里，湖水主要由天山雪融水及地下水補給，因含有特殊礦物質而呈現出清澈的藍綠色。四周被雲杉和雪嶺雲杉環繞，夏季綠草如茵，冬季雪峰倒映，景色層次分明。相傳它與大龍池同為唐代名將李靖西征時飲馬之處，清代文獻《西域水道記》中亦有記載。作為獨庫公路上「大小龍池」景觀的核心組成部分，小龍池以小巧靜謐、色彩純淨著稱，是自駕旅行者途中駐足攝影、感受天山腹地水光山色的經典自然驛站。

Xiaolongchi (Small Dragon Lake) is located in the northern part of Kuqa City, Aksu Prefecture, Xinjiang, beside the southern section of the Dushanzi-Kuqa Highway (National Highway G217). It is an alpine barrier lake situated about 4 kilometers south of Dalongchi (Big Dragon Lake), at an altitude of approximately 2,400 meters. The lake covers an area of about 0.5 square kilometers. Its water is primarily supplied by Tianshan snowmelt and groundwater, and it displays a clear bluish-green hue due to the presence of specific minerals. Surrounded by spruce and Schrenk's spruce trees, the area is lush and green in summer, while snow-capped peaks are reflected in the lake during winter, creating distinct seasonal layers. Legend holds that both lakes were watering holes for the horses of the renowned Tang Dynasty general Li Jing during his western campaigns, and they are also recorded in the Qing Dynasty text "Records of Waterways in the Western Regions." As a core component of the "Big and Small Dragon Lakes" scenery along the Dushanzi-Kuqa Highway, Xiaolongchi is celebrated for its compact serenity and pure colors, serving as a classic natural stop for自驾 travelers to pause, photograph, and experience the interplay of water and mountain landscapes in the heart of the Tianshan Mountains.

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