Springing into action

The springs in Jinan not only provide stunning views but also drinking water.

Close to the Black Tiger Spring, there is a spot where people can collect water from pipes. They use the spring water to make tea and cook meals.

"I come here to get water every day. I use the spring water to make tea and porridge," says a Jinan native who gave his name as Li.

"When I was young, my parents put watermelons in the spring water to keep the fruit fresh and cool," he says, adding that the springs in Jinan are a way of life.