Longmu Well

Taichung Attractions

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Longmu Well is located in Longquan Village, Longjing District. It is said that the spring water of this well gushes from the roots of an old camphor tree, and it was discovered by early settlers when they first explored Taiwan.

Address:No. 76, Lane 1, Section 5, Shatian Road, Longjing District, Taichung City 434, Taiwan

Longmu Well Introduction

In the early period of Qing rule, Changhua was established as a city. Due to the salty water of Changyi, this well's sweet water was almost determined to be built here. However, the locals of Changyi were not willing to give up and secretly added a lot of salt to this well to obstruct it. As a result, the county city was finally decided to be established in what is now Changhua. Longmu Well, which is now reconstructed with cement, is no longer what it was in the past. According to the records of Changhua County, "Longmu Well is located seventeen li north of the county seat, with its spring gushing several feet high like spraying jade flowers. The fields at the foot of the mountain, covering several acres, are all irrigated by this spring. The water is blue and sweet, and many locals come to draw water. There are two stones nearby, resembling dragon eyes, hence the name." Image provided by Longjing District Office.

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