Qingshui Cliff Recreation Area Introduction
Chingshuiyan Recreation Area is a famous attraction in Shatian, Changhua. In addition to the elegant and ancient Chingshuiyan Temple, there is a rich natural ecology park that attracts large numbers of visitors on both weekdays and weekends. Chingshuiyan Temple has a history of 277 years (established in the 6th year of the Yongzheng reign of the Qing Dynasty, in 1728) and is dedicated to the Triple Jewel Buddha, Guanyin Bodhisattva, as well as other deities such as Qingshui Master and Zhuseng Niangniang. The temple is adjacent to a clear spring, and the surrounding scenic views have earned it the reputation of "Qingshui Spring Scenery," making it one of the "Eight Scenic Spots of Changhua City." In the right front courtyard of the temple, there is a natural sweet spring known for its sweetness, which is alongside Beitou Longevity Spring and Taitung Beauty Spring, considered the three famous springs of the Japanese colonial period, supplying water for public use. Beside the spring, a small square well inscribed with "Only I Know Contentment" serves as a reminder to the faithful to appreciate the preciousness of water. Additionally, Chingshuiyan Temple features an elegant garden building with small bridges and flowing water, housing the Spring Scenery Pavilion. After visiting the garden, guests can walk to the pavilion to enjoy the full beauty of the spring scenery at Chingshuiyan. The Chingshuiyan Ecology Exhibition Center, located next to Chingshuiyan Temple, showcases hundreds of rich and precious insect specimens, educating visitors about the importance of ecological conservation through detailed explanations. Furthermore, on the other side of Chingshuiyan Temple, the "Chingshuiyan Ecology Park" is home to a variety of butterfly nectar sources and forage plants, and it also extensively plants wax trees to create a conservation area for stag beetles, making it an excellent choice for schools and organizations to promote environmental education. To allow visitors to deeply experience local ecological culture and develop cultural and creative industries, the Chingshuiyan Ecology Cultural and Creative Association plans various interesting DIY experiences and ecological tours, such as leaf printing, creative-shaped steamed buns, and freshly picked guavas, with the primary goal of combining education with entertainment, ensuring that visiting guests leave satisfied.
