The "Dragon Eye Well" in Zicun Village consists of two ancient wells that have stood for hundreds of years. They are located in front of the main gate of Huifeng Temple in the village. The two wells, one on the left and one on the right…
The two "Dragon Eye Wells" are about 40 meters apart, identical in shape and size. Both are encased in stone, measure about 1.3 meters square, and have a well opening around 1.5 meters deep. A feng shui master once said: Zicun is a place where the “dragon returns to look upon its origin,” and the wells are located right at the dragon’s head, resembling two “dragon pearl eyes.” Hence, they are called the “Dragon Eye Wells.”
For centuries, the water from the "Dragon Eye Wells" has nourished generations of villagers like sweet mother’s milk. It also served as a free “herbal tea stall,” greatly convenience passersby in quenching their thirst. A local saying from those days went: “The water from Dragon Eye Well is sweet and pure, drinking it gives strength and lifts the spirit.”
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