Mingjian New Street Cold Spring Wetland Introduction
This is a natural wetland associated with rivers, featuring abundant cold springs, flowing springs, and ponds fed by these springs. The water is pure and refreshing, and it is famous for its water spinach cultivation. The local township office and agricultural association hold the "Water Spinach Festival" every year. The wetland extends from the embankment of Fanzi Liao Creek in the east to the canal next to Xinjie Village in the west; it stretches from the boundary of Mingjian Township in the north to Tianliao Lane (Township Road TO24) in the south. Xinjie Cold Spring has been utilized for cultivating high-quality water spinach since the Pingpu people settled and farmed here three centuries ago. During the Japanese colonial period, the government paid attention to its development, constructing a swimming pool on September 15, 1929, and a public bath on January 5, 1941, turning it into a popular hot spring destination. The area is frequently seen with flowing springs and ponds where spring water gathers, providing habitats for various aquatic animals such as fish and shrimp. The pure and refreshing water is also used by residents for cultivating water spinach, in cold spring swimming pools, and for laundry purposes.
