Black Tiger Spring

Black Tiger Spring is one of the most spectacular springs in Jinan City Shandong Province As one of the four major springs it stands out for its unique water emergence from three stone tiger head sculptures creating a thunderous roaring sound that can be heard from a distance The spring water gushes powerfully from the mouths of these tiger heads into a stone pool below with water volumes reaching up to 41000 cubic meters per day during peak seasons The name Black Tiger comes from the legend that the sound of rushing water resembles a tigers roar and the dark color of the cave from which the water originates The spring has been celebrated in Chinese literature for centuries including mentions in the famous classical novel Journey to the West Surrounding the spring is a beautiful park area with traditional Chinese pavilions stone bridges and ancient trees creating a perfect blend of natural wonder and cultural heritage