Guihua Well

　　Guihua Well is situated in the middle section of Hexi Street in Hejie Town. Its exact construction date is unknown, but it underwent several renovations during the Tianqi period of the Ming Dynasty and in the Qing Dynasty. The well curb is exquisitely carved from a single large piece of bluestone, and the well walls are built with blue bricks. The edge of the well curb features grooves, some as deep as 10–16 centimeters, resembling fangs—caused by long-term wear from ropes used by locals to draw water. Beside the well stands an ancient osmanthus tree, which complements the old well. The well water remains steady regardless of drought or flood, stays clear and unturbid despite wind and rain, and is refreshingly sweet with a faint fragrance of osmanthus. Hence it is called “Fragrant Osmanthus Water,” and is one of the Eight Scenic Spots of Babu in He County.

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