Legend says that a temple stood at the sight of Hapao Spring. The temple was inhabited by a Monk during the Tang Dynasty. Realizing that there was no water available for drinking, the Monk had planned to move the temple. The night before the move, the Monk had a dream that a fountain would appear, thus solving the problem with the lack of water. Sure enough, when he awoke the next morning, two tigers appeared from Mt. Hengshan and began to dig at the spot. This caused water to spring forth, solving the Monks delema.
The fountain was named Hapao Spring which means Tiger Running Spring. Although this is a beautiful story, the fountain itself is formed by underground water seeping through cracks in sandstone. Considered an excellent choice of water to drink for health, the water is tasty, cold and sweet. The Buddhist monastery located near the spring and surrounding areas have been converted into the Hupao Spring Forest Park.
Along with the unique fountain, you can expect to see several tea houses, and an on sight memorial dedicated to Li Shutong. Li Shutong was a scholar and hierarch who entered into Buddisim in Daci temple in 1981. The park with its twisting landscape is a beautiful sight.
You will defiantly want to visit Hapao Spring while on your visit to China. It’s a beautiful attraction, rich with history, and all for a low cost. You will also want to drink some Longjing tea made from the water of Hapao Spring. Longjing tea is highly regarded by people of all ages for it’s outstanding flavor.
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