Qian Guan Golden Turtle Mountain Mineral Water

Qian Guan Golden Turtle Mountain Mineral Water

　　 Golden Turtle Mountain mineral water is abundantly produced in Shangshui Turtle Peak Mountain (also known as Golden Turtle Mountain) in Qian Guan Town, Yunan County. This mineral water is crystal clear and gushes from deep quartzite fault fissures more than 110 meters underground. The water source is surrounded by green mountains and lush trees in a tranquil environment. Villagers nearby who have been drinking this spring water for a long time enjoy good health and longevity. Elderly women in their eighties can still climb mountains and farm, while men in their nineties are able to give haircuts—truly admirable.     In June 1961, senior engineers Wei Dechao and Wu Zhangsheng from the Geological Engineering Technical Consulting Company of the Guangdong Provincial Bureau of Geology and Mineral Resources, along with Associate Researcher Chen Huatang from the Guangzhou Institute of Geography at the Chinese Academy of Sciences, conducted over a year of hydrological dynamic observation, field surveys, and on-site investigations. Multiple water samples were sent to five relevant provincial and municipal departments for testing. Eventually, through provincial and national evaluations, it was confirmed that Golden Turtle Mountain mineral water meets the standards for drinking natural mineral water. Its various component levels are stable, and its sensory attributes, limit indicators, pollutant and microbial criteria all comply with the national "Drinking Natural Mineral Water" standards. It is classified as a rare low-sodium, low-mineralization, calcium-magnesium bicarbonate-type silicic acid drinking natural mineral water. The water also contains over 20 other beneficial trace elements such as lithium, strontium, bromine, and iodine, which have positive effects on treating stomach ailments, strengthening bones, promoting growth, preventing cardiovascular diseases, and aiding weight loss. Regular consumption benefits health, earning it the reputation of being a “treasure of longevity.”

　　Golden Turtle Mountain mineral water is produced using an advanced production line and undergoes sterile bottling. The water is transparent and sweet-tasting, ensuring natural quality and bringing you a refreshing, natural experience. This mineral water was designated as the official drink for the 1993 National Water Skiing Championships and is distributed by Zhaoqing Commercial Enterprise Group Corporation.

　　There is a folk legend about Golden Turtle Mountain Mineral Water:

　　In Shangshui Village, Qian Guan, there is a mountain shaped like a stone turtle, known as Golden Turtle Mountain. Legend has it that in ancient times, many people carried firewood to the market to sell, and this major road saw considerable foot traffic. The area had few trees and was rather dry. In summer, under the blazing sun, even walking barehanded made one sweat profusely, and carrying a load of firewood made it even harder. Firewood carriers often suffered from dry mouths and throats and longed for a sip of water. However, the stream water by the roadside was unclean and could easily cause stomachaches, so people had to endure the thirst while walking.

　　One particularly hot day, an old man with a white beard, carrying firewood, passed by. He looked left and right along the road, then set down his load, walked up to a huge boulder, transformed into a golden turtle, and crawled into a crevice. Soon after, a clear spring gushed out from the crack in the rock—crystal clear and cool to the taste, instantly quenching thirst.

　　At that moment, another firewood carrier came by. He stopped to rest and suddenly saw a white-haired elder squatting beside the boulder, drinking the cool spring water. Amazed, he widened his eyes. The elder merely smiled faintly. The firewood carrier crouched down and took a sip of the water, exclaiming, “What wonderful water!” When he looked back at the elder, the man had already shouldered his firewood and walked away gracefully.     Gradually, travelers passing by would stop to take a sip of the water. Everyone who drank it felt refreshed and energized. Word spread quickly, from one to ten, ten to a hundred, a hundred to a thousand—and the spring became famous. The water was so clear, clean, and pure that it never dried up, even in severe droughts.

　　The locals, never forgetting those who provided the well, called the water “Golden Turtle Immortal Water.” They believed the white-bearded elder with the firewood was a heavenly golden turtle immortal who had brought them this clear spring. A local folk rhyme has been passed down through generations: “Golden Turtle fairy water, you can’t carry it all. Whoever drinks a sip, lives long and thrives.” (Yunfu)