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Hupao Spring ( Running - Tiger Spring )
The Dragon-Well Tea and the Hupao Spring water have been regarded as the "two wonders of the West Lake." The Hupao Spring is nestled at the foot of the Baihe Peak (White Crane Peak) of Daci Mountain, 5 kilometers from the city of Hangzhou. Housed in the Hupao Temple, Hupao Spring is named after a legend. The legend says that,a monk named Huanzhong came and stayed here during the 14th year (819) in the Tang Dynasty (618-907).
Because of water shortage, the monk decided to leave the temple. But one night he dreamed of two tiger that would come here to dug a hole for the water. As expected from his dream, he found a spot coming with spring, hence, the name Hupao Spring (Running - Tiger Spring). In fact, the Hupao Spring is formed by underground water coming via veins and cracks within quartz sandstone and abroad.
The Hupao Springwater is pure and sterile, and the water fills the bowl without overflowing due to the high molecular density and high surface tension. It is known as "the third spring in China". (The first spring is Baotu Spring in Ji'nan, the second spring is Hui Spring in Huishan, Wuxi.) At Hupao Spring Scenic Spot, tourists could visit the famous mountains and temples, taste the springwater. There are many scenic spots worth to visit, such as Dicui Rock, Diecuixuan Pavilion, Hall of the Arhats, Bell Tower, Stele Room, Hall of Monk Jigong, Tower of Monk Jigong, the statue of Hupao Spring, and the Tower of Hongyi Master (Li Shutong).
Entrance Fee: RMB 20
how to get th there: 308, Tourism Bus No. 5
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