Baiyun Mountain's Nine Dragons Spring

Baiyun Mountain's Nine Dragons Spring

Nine Dragons Spring

The Nine Dragons Spring is located at the heart of Baiyun Mountain’s Summit Park. Legend has it that it was formed by the transformation of the Dragon King’s prince: in ancient times, there was no spring here. During the Qin Dynasty, the hermit An Qisheng lived here when nine young boys appeared. Shortly after, a spring gushed forth. Since the boys were believed to be dragons in disguise, the spring was named the Nine Dragons Spring. Originally, the Nine Dragons Spring was a well within Baiyun Temple. Now, the spring is surrounded by a hexagonal granite well curb, with dragon-pillar railings encircling it and a “Nine Dragons Spring” stele standing nearby. The spring water is clear, delicious, sweet, and cool. In the past, Tao Tao Ju used this water to brew tea. The spring is flanked by high mountains on three sides, with a stream to the south, offering a warm winter and cool summer climate. Pavilions, corridors, and towers are scattered gracefully across the area, along with a teahouse and a vegetarian restaurant.

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