Qingshuiyan Temple Introduction
According to legend, Qing Shui Rock was founded by the monk Jue Tong from Quanzhou in 1728, where he built a grass hut to diligently practice and contemplate Buddhist teachings, which moved the devotees. As time went by, the number of worshippers increased, leading to fundraising for the construction of a temple, which was completed in 1758 and dedicated to the Three Treasures Buddha. The disciples built a drainage channel to guide the mountain spring water and constructed a well, naming it "Xixin Pool." The area around Qing Shui Rock is spacious and elegantly surrounded by lush trees, providing a tranquil environment with flowing mountain springs. Every spring, as nature revives, the vibrant scenery known as "Qing Shui Spring Light" is celebrated as one of the eight sights of Zhangyi. Inside the main hall of the temple, there are two ancient plaques from the Qianlong and Daoguang eras inscribed with "Ciyun Guangbi" and "Nanhai Cihang." The temple features carved beams and painted rafters, exuding an antique charm that evokes a sense of nostalgia. Behind Qing Shui Rock, there is an ancient path called "Eighteen Bends," starting at a parking lot which allows visitors to walk from Qing Shui Rock to near Luming on County Road 139乙, making it a great route for exercise and training.
