Qingshuiyan Temple Introduction
Legend has it that Qing Shui Yan was established by the monk Jue Tong from Quanzhou in 1728. A grass hut was built here for diligent practice and meditation on Buddhist teachings, which moved many devotees. As time went by, the number of worshippers grew, leading to fundraising efforts to construct a temple, which was completed in 1758, replacing the thatched hut with a proper temple dedicated to the Three Jewels of Buddhism. The disciples constructed a drainage system to guide the mountain spring water and built a well, naming it "Washing Heart Pool." Qing Shui Yan features a spacious interior, surrounded by beautiful scenery, lush trees, peaceful tranquility, and clear mountain springs. In spring, when everything awakens, the vibrant spring scenery makes "Qing Shui Spring Light" one of Zhanghua's Eight Scenic Views. Inside the main hall of the temple hang two ancient plaques from the Qing Dynasty, "Ciyun Guangbei" and "Nanhai Cihang." The temple's carved beams and painted rafters showcase an antique charm that evokes a sense of nostalgia. Behind Qing Shui Yan, there is an ancient path known as the "Eighteen Bends Ancient Trail," which starts at a parking lot and allows visitors to walk all the way to the vicinity of Luming on County Road 139乙, making it a great route for exercise and training.
