The legend of the Dragon Well
As many may already know the very name "Sungari" is authentic to China. Coined 9 years ago by
Francis Koo to name his restaurant, Sungari refers to the third largest river in China. As of the
addition to our name DragonWell also comes with a background and refers to one of the well known
scenic areas in China.The Dragon Well is located in the FengHuang Mountain, the SW of West Lake China. With green mountains, a clear spring, verdant trees and quite environment, it is a natural scenic spot with wild flavor in the West Lake Tourist Zone.
The Dragon Well consists of Dragon Well Village, Dragon Well Temple and Dragon Well Tea. Their names originated from the Dragon Well Spring. The spring is one of the three famous springs. The spring comes from the rock and its water is clean and free from pollution.
The Myth: Along with the legend of the well being connected to the sea there is also a story behind the dragon well. The most popular story explaining the orgins of the Dragon Well is of a Taoist priest living in the area around AD 250 who told farmers to end their drought by praying to a dragon who lived in a nearby well. The rains came and the well became famous. The Dragon Well Monastery still stands next to the well. Even until today it is said that when you visit the well and swirl your hands in the pool of water a twisted swirl or dragon-like effect appears deep within the water then disappears. It is believed that this is caused when dense, underground water is stirred and raised to the surface to mix with a lighter density ground water. The dense water then sinks again. You have to see it to believe it. Locals have a story that the well is connected underground with the sea and that a dragon lives within. Perhaps that's what is really going on.
The name Dragon Well is not only representing such a pleasant scenic area in China hoping to give customers the pleasant, relaxing Zen atmosphere that our make over has created but it's also giving our guest an entertaining story to accompany their meal.
The Kick: "Well" Please notice the newly added on bar in the center of our bistro is the water hole where our guest will come for drinks. Along with a full bar we will also have many specialty cocktails to offer! Or for non-alcoholic drinkers, ask for a cup of the Dragon Well Tea, which is known as the luckiest tea.
