Black Tiger Spring, Artesian karst spring in Jinan, China.
Black Tiger Spring is an underground karst formation in limestone from which water flows through three stone-carved tiger heads into a square pool below. The water connects to an ancient canal that winds through the old city.
The spring formed through natural geological processes in the limestone layer beneath Jinan and was documented in literary works during the Ming Dynasty. These early records show that the location has been recognized and valued for many centuries.
The name comes from three stone tiger heads carved into the cave opening, which have defined the spring's appearance for generations. Visitors today can see how the flowing water shapes the experience of this place, creating a gathering point where people come to witness the power and movement of the natural water source.
The location is open to the public year-round with no admission fee, making it easily accessible for visitors. Plan your visit during warmer months when water flow is strongest and the surroundings are most pleasant to explore.
As water cascades over the stone tigers and hits the rock walls inside the cave, it creates sounds resembling a tiger's roar. This acoustic quality gave the spring its distinctive name and makes it memorable beyond its visual appeal.
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