Qingshuiyan Recreational Area Introduction
Qingshuiyan Recreational Area is a famous attraction in Shetou, Changhua. In addition to the elegant and ancient Qingshuiyan Temple, it also features a rich natural ecology park that attracts large numbers of visitors for pilgrimage, whether on weekdays or weekends. Qingshuiyan Temple has a history of 277 years (established in the 6th year of the Yongzheng reign of the Qing Dynasty, in 1728). The temple mainly enshrines the Three Treasures Buddha and Guanyin Bodhisattva, and also worships Qingshui Master and the Goddess of Birth, among others. Due to the clear spring water nearby and the beautiful surrounding scenery, it is famously known as "Qingshui Spring Light" and is one of the "Eight Scenic Spots of Changhua City." In the right front yard of the temple, there is a natural sweet spring, which, along with Beitou Longevity Spring and Taitung Beauty Spring, is known as one of the three famous springs of the Japanese occupation era, providing water for the public. Next to the spring, a small well inscribed with "Only I Know Contentment" serves as a reminder to the faithful that spring water is precious, encouraging them to appreciate its source. Additionally, Qingshuiyan Temple features a beautiful garden surrounded by a stream and small bridges. Within the garden lies the Spring Light Pavilion, where visitors can enjoy the full view of Qingshuiyan's spring scenery after touring the garden. The Qingshuiyan Ecological Exhibition Center, located next to the temple, showcases hundreds of valuable insect specimens and provides detailed textual explanations to help visitors understand the importance of ecological conservation. Furthermore, on the other side of Qingshuiyan Temple is the "Qingshuiyan Ecological Park," which not only cultivates a variety of nectar and grazing plants for butterflies but also extensively plants wax trees, creating a conservation area for rhinoceros beetles, making it an excellent choice for promoting environmental education among schools and organizations. To provide visitors with an in-depth experience of local ecological culture and the development of cultural creative industries, the Qingshuiyan Ecological and Cultural Creation Association plans various interesting DIY experiences and ecological tours, such as leaf printing, creative shape steamed buns, and fresh guava picking, with the primary goal of combining education and entertainment, ensuring that visiting tourists leave with fulfilling experiences.
