Detailed introduction to Qingshuiyan Temple in Quanzhou Where is Qingshuiyan Temple?

Qingshui Temple is located in Penglai Mountain, Penglai Town, Anxi County, Quanzhou City, Fujian Province. It is a treasure land of Buddhism and Buddhism with a long history. Surrounded by ancient trees, the peaceful temple gives people a sense of spiritual solace. Let’s introduce it in detail below.

Introduction to the history of Qingshuiyan Temple

It was built in the sixth year of Yuanfeng in the Northern Song Dynasty (1083). The mountain site was originally named Zhang Yanshan. In the seventh year of Yuanyou (1093), it was renamed Qingshuiyan because it stood on Zhangyan Mountain and had beautiful scenery.

From the second year of Jingyan in the Southern Song Dynasty (1277) to modern times, Qingshuiyan Temple has undergone more than 20 reconstructions, expansions and reconstructions, and its scale has gradually increased. It was most prosperous in the 43rd year of Jiajing in the Ming Dynasty (1564). The existing building was built in the sixth year of the Qing Dynasty (1761), following the remains of the Yuan, Ming and Qing dynasties, and its shape basically maintains its original appearance.

According to investigation, there are 29 cultural relics from the Song Dynasty, 1 from the Yuan Dynasty, 8 from the Ming Dynasty, 5 from the Qing Dynasty, and the rest have been partially annihilated.

Qingshui Rock is mainly dedicated to Grandpa Qingshui. Because Grandpa Qingshui gave him everything he needed, the place is prosperous all year round, with an endless stream of believers and tourists.

Introduction to Qingshuiyan Temple Attractions

The main scenic spot of Qingshuiyan Temple, the main peak is 767 meters above sea level, which is the highest peak of Qingshuiyan Temple. Penglai Peak in the north has dense vegetation and numerous scenic spots, while the south has steep mountains and scattered strange rocks.

In addition, the weather in Qingshuiyan is changeable, with rain and fog. Legend: Every year on the first day of the third month of the lunar calendar.

In the early morning, I looked up at Qingshui Rock at the foot of the mountain. If Wugai Peak represents the flag of Antang, then Wugai Peak represents the flag of Antang, and the Wugai Plain at the foot of the mountain represents the flag of Antang. Every year I should be mentally disturbed.

Ancient buildings

There are Sanchong Temple, Jiebao Palace, Banling Pavilion, Yinlun Temple, Qingshui Dharma Gate, Jueting, Rain Praying Platform, Qingshui Mountain Gate, etc.

According to the old "Yan Zhi": "The pavilion outside the palace is dedicated to the three loyal ministers of the Tang and Song Dynasties." According to legend, Zhang Xun, Xu Yuan and Wu Zixu were all worshiped here. After Emperor Taizu of the Ming Dynasty, Zhu Yuanzhang invited Wu Zixu out and Yue Fei came in. From then on, Zhang Xun, Xu Yuan and Yue Fei were enshrined in the three-layered hall of the human world. During the reign of the fifth son of Guangxu in the Qing Dynasty, Yang Ling's edition was published in "Qingshuiyan Zhilue": "There are three halls in the rock, dedicated to Zhang Shijie, Lu Xiufu and Wen Tianxiang of the Song Dynasty." ’ I don’t know when Guan Yu joined the temple. Although it is called the "Sanzhong Hall", it actually enshrines four loyal ministers and their spiritual tablets.

Famous Monk Pagodas: Vacuum Pagoda, Zhu Xi’s Tomb, Qing Bhikkhu’s Ancestral Tomb, Wisdom Pagoda, etc.

It is said that the founder died in the rock. The villagers buried him behind the rock and built a pagoda and pavilion over it. There was no name in the beginning. In the fourth year of Jiading in the Southern Song Dynasty (1121), the villagers named it "Vacuum Tower" after their ancestor became a monk before his death and realized the vacuum.

Cliff stone carvings: rice stone, split bamboo, Buddha statue stone carvings, sword stone, etc.

Chu Miyan

According to legend, whenever there was a severe drought, the founder of Qingshui would stand on a stone and pray for rain for the people, and he would get rain. If there is water, the farmland can be sown, that is, there is rice, so it is also called "rice stone". A couplet in seal script written by Yan Haotiankou: "Eat poverty and gather rice in front of rocks, help the world and support dragons in deep bowls". This is the former sage stone's portrayal of water stone. There is still water in the gaps between the stones, which is amazing.

Famous ancient trees: thousand-year-old camphor, podocarpus, mother-child tree, thousand-year-old ancient vine, etc.

Millennium Camphor Tree

It is said that in the early Southern Song Dynasty, Yue Fei, the national hero who resisted the Jin Dynasty, was killed by the treacherous minister Qin Hui. This camphor tree was moved away, so its branches and leaves extended northward. To commemorate.

Strange stone caves: lion throat, stone steamer, stone boat, cassock stone, etc.

Travel tip: Anxi Qingshuiyan ticket is 20 yuan per person.

There is a large parking lot