There are two accounts of how Sanyuan Cave got its name: According to historical records, during the Kangxi reign of the Qing Dynasty, a monk named Dingru traveled around and was captivated by the serene and secluded beauty of this place. He then led other monks to enshrine the deities of Heaven, Earth, and Water here, hence the name Sanyuan Cave.
Another folk legend tells of three scholars from Hunan who were traveling by boat to the capital to take the imperial examination. When they passed by Caishi, they encountered a sudden storm. Thanks to the protection of the gods, they narrowly escaped disaster. Later, all three passed the exam with top honors and became officials in their respective regions. To repay the gods for saving their lives, they funded the construction of a pavilion on the cave and renamed it Sanguan Cave.
Transportation
Located within the Caishi Scenic Area, it can be reached by taking Bus No. You 1 from the train station.
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