Qingshuiyan Temple Introduction
According to legend, Qingshuiyan was established by the monk Jue Tong from Quanzhou in 1728. He built a thatched hut here for quiet meditation on Buddhist teachings, which moved many believers. Over time, the temple gained popularity, and in 1758, the thatched hut was transformed into a temple dedicated to the Three Treasures Buddha. The disciples constructed an underground channel to guide mountain spring water, creating a well named "Washing Heart Pond." The spacious grounds of Qingshuiyan are surrounded by elegant scenery, lush forests, and tranquil settings, complemented by clear mountain springs. Every spring, as everything revives, "Qingshui Spring Light" is celebrated as one of the eight scenic views of Zhangyi. Inside the main hall hang two ancient plaques from the Qianlong and Daoguang eras, inscribed with the phrases "Compassionate Cloud Widely Benefitting" and "South Sea Compassionate Navigation." The temple features intricately carved beams and painted roofs, exuding an antique charm that invokes nostalgia. Behind Qingshuiyan is an ancient path known as the "Eighteen Bends Ancient Road," which starts at a parking lot and extends all the way to the vicinity of Luming on County Road 139, making it a great route for exercising and training.
