Lefeng Stream Cup Pool

Lefeng Stream Cup Pool

Lefeng Stream Cup Pool is a cultural relic protection unit of Luxian County.

Lefeng Stream Cup Pool, oriented northwest to southeast, consists of one cup-flowing pool and one stone inscription, the two being adjacent within two meters. The cup-flowing pool is situated on the rocky platform in the middle of a mountain stream, measuring 7.9 meters in length and 5.17 meters in width. At its center protrudes a carving in the shape of the Chinese character “主” (meaning “lord” or “main”), surrounded by small water channels. On the eastern side of the pool, at the water outlet, there is a stone pit shaped like a wine jar. Originally, pavilions or shelters stood on both sides of the pool but have since been destroyed, though their remains can still be seen. In ancient times, people would use the stream’s flowing water to float wine cups downstream. Within a set time frame as the cups drifted, participants would compose poetry, match couplets, or sing songs—those who failed to do so were penalized with a drink of wine. This was a common pastime among literati in ancient times. The stone inscription is located on the western rock wall of the cup-flowing pool and dates back to the 60th year of the Qianlong reign during the Qing Dynasty (1795). It features three large characters in relief regular script reading “乐丰溪” (Lefeng Stream), spanning a total length of 2.5 meters, with a height of 0.65 meters and individual characters about 0.47 meters wide. The signature reads “Qianlong Year of the Wood Rabbit, Written by Hu Guozhong,” and the calligraphy is vigorous and fluid. In October 2005, it was designated as part of the fifth batch of county-level cultural relic protection units by Luxian County People's Government.