Qingshuiyan Temple Introduction
According to legend, Qing Shui Yan was established by the monk Jue Tong from Quanzhou in 1728, where he built a straw hut for meditation and deep contemplation of Buddhist teachings, moving the hearts of the believers. Over time, the temple flourished with incense offerings, leading to a fundraising campaign to build a temple, which was completed in 1758, replacing the thatched hut with a proper temple dedicated to the Three Treasures Buddha. The disciples created an underground channel to lead mountain spring water and constructed a well named "Washing Heart Pool"; additionally, Qing Shui Yan has a spacious interior and elegant surroundings with lush greenery, making it a serene and peaceful place that features clear mountain streams. Each spring, when everything revives, "Qing Shui Spring Light" is regarded as one of the Eight Sceneries of Zhangyi. Inside the main hall, there are ancient plaques from the Qianlong and Daoguang eras inscribed with "Compassionate Clouds Embracing All" and "Nanhai Compassionate Voyage." The temple's intricate carvings and architecture exude a charming antiquity. Behind Qing Shui Yan, there is an ancient path known as the "Eighteen Bends," where a parking lot has been built at the starting point, allowing visitors to walk from Qing Shui Yan all the way to Luzhihming near County Road 139乙, making it a great route for exercising and training.
