Zhishui Fragrant Spring

　　   Zhishui Fragrant Spring has been famous for over 200 years. It is located in Zhishui Village, Yayao Town. The stream originates from the foothills of Dacheng Mountain behind the village, flowing down in three cascades. The spring water is extremely fragrant, hence the name “Fragrant Spring.” A stone tablet inscribed with the characters “Fragrant Spring” now stands beside the spring, written in the 1930s by Xie Henian, the then magistrate of Heshan County. The spring is home to small shrimp and crabs, colorful and shimmering as they swim in the water. Surrounded by dense woods, tall pines, and thick bamboo, the area enjoys a pleasant climate, and the mountainside is dotted with a large expanse of maple forest. During the Qing Dynasty, the local literatus Song Wentao once visited and composed poetry here. Later, the renowned figure Huang Weiyuan wrote an essay describing the site, which became widely circulated, making the locals aware of this scenic wonder. During the Qianlong reign of the Qing Dynasty, Liu Ji, the magistrate of Heshan County, included it in the "Heshan County Annals," and from then on, the fame of Fragrant Spring spread far and wide. In recent years, further expansion has enhanced its charm even more.