Qingshuiyan Temple Introduction
According to legend, Qingshui Rock was established by the monk Jue Tong from Quanzhou in 1728. He built a straw hut here to engage in austere meditation and profound contemplation of Buddhism, which moved the devotees. As the number of worshippers gradually increased, funds were raised to build a temple, which was completed in 1758, transforming the straw hut into a temple dedicated to the Three Treasures Buddha. The disciples constructed an underground channel to guide the mountain spring water and built a well, naming it "Xixin Pond." Qingshui Rock features a spacious interior, with an elegant surrounding environment, lush trees, tranquility, and clear mountain streams. Every spring, as life revives, the brilliance of spring is abundant, and "Qingshui Spring Scene" is hailed as one of the eight scenic spots of Zhangyi. In the main hall of the temple, two ancient plaques from the Qianlong and Daoguang eras, inscribed with "Ciyun Guangbei" and "Nanhai Cihang," hang. The intricately carved beams and painted rafters within the temple reflect a strong antique charm. Behind Qingshui Rock, there is an ancient path known as "Eighteen Bends," which starts from a parking lot and leads all the way to Luming near County Road 139乙, making it a great route for exercising and training physical strength!
