Qing Shui Yan was originally named Zhang Yan. It was first built in the Northern Song Dynasty and rebuilt in the Ming Dynasty. The eminent monk Puzu Chan Master of the Northern Song Dynasty once practiced here. Seeing the clear spring water, he renamed it and built a temple. The God of Qing Shui has numerous believers in southern Fujian and Southeast Asia. There are more than 60 temples dedicated to the God of Qing Shui in Taiwan. In overseas Chinese gathering areas in Southeast Asia, such as the “Snake Temple” in Penang, Malaysia, the God of Qing Shui is also enshrined.
Therefore, Qing Shui Yan is a temple located on a mountain in Anxi, Fujian, enshrining the God of Qing Shui. Local people say it is very efficacious, so there is an endless stream of pilgrims and tourists, giving it the charm of an ancient temple hidden in the deep mountains. Since the scenic spot is built along the mountain, to pray for blessings, one needs to climb a short section of the mountain first. The mountain is not high, and climbing it can be regarded as a form of exercise.
Qing Shui Yan – A Famous Temple in Anxi, Fujian
Qing Shui Yan was originally named Zhang Yan. It was first built in the Northern Song Dynasty and rebuilt in […]
