Qingshuiyan Recreation Area Introduction
Qingshuiyan Recreation Area is a famous attraction in Shetou, Changhua. In addition to the elegant and ancient Qingshuiyan Temple, there is a rich natural ecological park that attracts a large number of visitors for pilgrimages on both weekdays and weekends. The Qingshuiyan Temple has a history of 277 years (established in the 6th year of the Yongzheng period of the Qing Dynasty, 1728 AD), and the main deities worshipped there are the Three Treasures Buddha and Guanyin Bodhisattva, along with other deities such as Qingshui Master and Zhusheng Niangniang. Because there is clear spring water beside the temple and the surrounding scenery is beautiful, it is known as the "Qingshui Spring Scenery" and is one of the "Eight Sceneries of Changhua City." In the right front yard of the temple, there is a natural, sweet, and delicious sweet dew spring, which is renowned as one of the three famous springs during the Japanese colonial period, alongside Beitou Longevity Spring and Taitung Beauty Spring, providing water for the public. Next to the spring, there is a small square well inscribed with "Only I Know Contentment," reminding worshippers that the spring water is precious, and they should remember the source of their drinking water. In addition, Qingshuiyan Temple features an elegant garden building, with small bridges and flowing water surrounding it; within the garden stands the Chun Guang Pavilion, where visitors can enjoy the beauty of Qingshuiyan's spring scenery after touring the garden. The Qingshuiyan Ecological Exhibition Center, located beside Qingshuiyan Temple, displays hundreds of valuable insect specimens, providing detailed 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 plants various nectar plants for butterflies and herbaceous plants but also extensively cultivates wax trees, creating a conservation area for unicorn beetles, making it an excellent choice for schools and institutions to promote environmental education. To allow visitors to deeply experience the local ecological culture and develop cultural and creative industries, the Qingshuiyan Ecological Cultural Creative Association has planned a variety of interesting DIY experiences and ecological tours, such as leaf printing, creative-shaped buns, and fresh guava picking, aiming to educate while entertaining, ensuring that visiting guests leave with great memories.
