Dadu Ruijing Village Introduction
Experts and scholars unanimously agree that the ancient well, red brick houses, and the biodiversity of the Ruijing community possess significant preservation and development value. Ruijing serves as an outdoor ecological classroom for everyone looking to explore the past and nature. The future land use considerations focus on "ecology, leisure, and recreation." Ruijing was formerly known as Jingzitou, and according to the Changhua County Chronicle, the name first appeared during the Qing Dynasty under Daoguang. The name originated from the fact that there are three wells in the valley southwest of the village, located above the spring. It is said that these three wells serve distinct purposes: the first well is upstream of the spring and serves as a water supply for local residents; the second well is a water storage well, to be used when the first well is insufficient; the third well, located downstream of the spring, is used for washing clothes. With the advent of civilizational development and the widespread use of tap water, the reliance on the ancient wells for drinking has gradually decreased. However, the abundant natural resources in the protective forest land have made it a favored spot for residents of the Dadu Mountain plateau to enjoy hiking. The century-old gardenias are located near the Ruijing ancient well, in front of the Fude Temple. According to legend, many years ago, a couple often met beneath the old gardenia tree, and under the protection of the old gardenia tree and the local deity, they eventually became a married couple. There are three century-old gardenia trees here, and each time the blooming season arrives, one can smell a faint, pleasant fragrance while walking beneath these old trees.
