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What legend is Tianshui City named after?

The name legend of Tianshui City originated from a fairy in ancient legend. According to legend, in ancient times, a fairy named Zhang Tianshui once lived in this land. He learned that he has magical ability to control the weather and water. He helped people with compassion, brought rain to people and made this land rich. People worship him very much, so they named this place "Tianshui" to show their respect and gratitude to him. This legendary fairy Zhang Tianshui represents the most important element in Tianshui's natural resources, that is, the water source. Water is very important for the development of a region. Tianshui City, located in the middle of Gansu Province, is rich in water resources and has become the foundation of local economic and agricultural development. Therefore, Tianshui city is named after this legend, which is not only a tribute to historical inheritance, but also a praise to this land resource.