This pond nestles in the Southern Section. With South Tower on the south, it simply lies 240 m southeast of Yellow Crane Tower and 90 m southwest of White Cloud Pavilion. Return of Ninety Nine Cranes borders on the pond on the north and touches the Goose Pond in the opposite direction.

As recorded in history, Wuchang and surrounding areas fell victim to frequent fires. Plebs became horrified and felt at a loss. A wizard wandering here proposed a suggestion that the people should dig a pond to the left of the tower for worshipping White Dragon that can subdue Zhurong—the god of fire. As a result, the fire was soon put out. Hence, it was called “White Dragon Pond.”

Later a new pond was dug afresh in 1986. On water of over 200 m2 area and 2 m depth, clusters of water lilies grow in profusion. There is a fountain exposing the ambience to thin mist. White Cloud Pavilion is often mirrored in the turquoise water. On one hand, water lends its charm to mountain while mountain adds elegance to water. They are but a whole picture. The pond features 4 stone dragon-heads carved in Ming Dynasty. Each dragon head boasts lifted eyebrows, glaring eyes, rolled-up lips and bulged cheeks. Even scales of the necks, backs and claws are clear to see. In a nutshell, these beasts featuring clear beards and back textures could not have been placed here without vigorous design and exquisite workmanship. As a matter of fact, these are the vestiges of King Chu’s palace of Ming Era unearthed during the construction of the Southern Section. In addition, carved balustrades are erected and weeping willows are planted to endow the pond with a stronger feel of iconic gardening specific to Jiangnan (south of the Yangtze valley).