Qingshuiyan Recreation Area Introduction
Qingshui Rock Recreation Area is located in Xucuo Village, Shetou. The main attractions include the elegant and ancient Qingshui Rock Temple (a county-designated historic site), the lush Qingshui Rock Forest Recreation Area, the well-equipped Qingshui Rock Camping Area, and the winding and serene Evergreen Bicycle Path. The surrounding environment is rich in greenery and bird songs, maintaining a primitive ambiance, making it one of the three famous rocks in central Taiwan. The elegantly constructed Qingshui Rock Temple, designated as a historic site by the county, is located at No. 1, Qingshui Rock Road, Qingshui Village, Shetou Township. The temple enshrines Shakyamuni Buddha and Guanyin of the South Sea. In front of the temple, there is the Chun Guang Pavilion and Long Pond. The architecture is ancient and elegant, surrounded by protective walls, preserving many historic relics and couplets, making it an excellent place for Buddhist pilgrimage and exploration of ancient sites. The Evergreen Bicycle Path is situated at an elevation of 125 to 395 meters, on the western foothills of the southern section of the Bagua Mountain Range. The entire path winds through forests and fields, making it an excellent destination for cycling tourism and outdoor nature activities in central Taiwan.
