Dreaming of the Tiger Spring ​- scenic area including a Spring within Hangzhou

Last Update: 9th October 2020

Situated in the Hupao Park, Dreaming of the Tiger Spring is located at Huichan Temple, 5 kilometers from Hangzhou City. It offers the legendary spring, and an old temple and green plants to explore.

Dreaming of the Tiger Spring Fast Facts
  • Chinese Name: Hupao Mengquan (虎跑梦泉)
  • Location: in the Huichan Temple, 5 kilometers from Hangzhou City
  • Things to do there: Photography, Adventure, Hiking, Nature
  • Who visits: Photographers, Adventure Enthusiasts, Nature Lovers
  • Time required: 1 x hour
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What to expect at the Dreaming of the Tiger Spring
The name of Dreaming of the Tiger Spring comes from a legend. It says that in 819 Monk Huangzhong, also known as Yikong arrived here and was so appealed by the beautiful landscape that he lived here. Later on, as there was no water resource nearby, he was planning to move to another place. One night, he dreamed that a man told him that there had a special spring in Mount Heng. The sacred spring would send two tigers to the place. On the second day, he saw tigers digging earth. Surprisingly, clear spring poured out. Two stone lifelike tigers with the statue of the sleeping monk present the story.

Dreaming of the Tiger Spring has a wall carved with the Chinese characters of “虎跑泉”. The characters were made by Tan Daoyi, a calligrapher in the Xi Shu Dynasty (405 – 413). The pond under the spring is surrounded by stone railings.

 

Jigong Hall is to worship the Monk Jigong (1148 – 1209). The stone carvings tell the story of the monk. Beside the tea house is the pagoda where the relics of the monk is located in. At the Arhat Hall, you’ll find the fine statues of Arhats. If you are interested in the Chinese tea, it is suggested that you try one or two cups of tea at Diecuixuan Tea House.

Best time to visit the Dreaming of the Tiger Spring

The park where Dreaming of the Tiger Spring is located is not well-known among tourists. Therefore, you can visit it any time during the opening hours.

 

The best hours to visit are from April to October.

 

How to get to the Dreaming of the Tiger Spring

Just a few buses pass by the spring. Thus, there are only a few options.

  • Rent a vehicle to the park. This is the quickest and most direct option.
  • Take Bus K4, 538 or Bus K599 to the Stop of Hupao (虎跑站). Then walk to the park.
Additional Dreaming of the Tiger Spring Travel Advice
  • Opening hours: 07:30 – 17:30
  • As at 9th October 2020, the entrance ticket for the park is 20 CNY per person; children under 1.2m tall (1.2m tall not included) is free of charge. For the latest pricing, please contact us via email (info@wendyweitours.com)
  • If you’d like to try tea at the tea house in the park, you’d need to pay an additional fee for it.
  • Please wear comfortable hiking shoes.
Interested in visiting Dreaming of the Tiger Spring on a Tour?

Wendy Wei Tours offers a variety of different packaged tours as well as custom tours including Dreaming of the Tiger Spring, among other attractions and destinations. To find out more, please visit our Tours page or Contact Us directly to find out more.