Tiger Spring

A spring bubbles out limpid water disregard of day and night in the verdant Daci Hill near the West Lake. The legend has it that two mighty tigers from Mountain Hengshan ran around the spot and a spring appeared. The spring is named after the running tigers. A 
senior monk came to stay in the hill and then had a dream of the story in advance.

As a matter of fact, the Tiger Spring forms as the result of the underground water seeping through veins and cracks within quartz sandstone that will not be eroded by acid materials. Due to its low content of mineralized ingredients and high percentage of radon, a radioactive element, the highly pure water is an ideal beverage for health. The Tiger Spring and the Dragon Well Tea are known as a natural match born to fit each other and showcase each other's best. What is more, the spring water has high surface tension. Put a coin into a bowl filled up to the rim, and the water rises three millimeters above the bowl edge, but it does not overflow.

There used to be a Buddhist monastery near the Tiger Spring. Today, the spring and the temple and the surrounding twisting valley have been turned into the Tiger Spring Forest Park with a Li Shutong Memorial located on the premises. When locals pondered over all tourist attractions in Hangzhou for the new top ten scenic spots, the Tiger Spring was chosen.

Publishes at : 07-08-06 23:14

Url : http://www.asiavtour.com/China_Zhejiang_Hangzhou_West%20Lake%20Scenic%20Zone_Other%20Views_Attractions_a785_s4_c5670.html