Su Gong Ancestral Hall

　　Su Gong Ancestral Hall is situated east of the Five Officials Ancestral Hall in Qiongshan, Hainan, and was constructed to honor Su Shi, the eminent literary master of the Northern Song Dynasty. The area contains relics from Su Shi’s time, including the Twin Springs and the remnants of Dongzhuo Pavilion. It is a garden-style courtyard where the memorial hall, lush greenery, and flowers are thoughtfully arranged. Meandering streams and winding paths wind through the site, accompanied by the gentle sound of flowing springs. To the left of Su Gong Ancestral Hall lies Qiong Garden, spanning nearly 10 acres. Within the garden are historical traces of Su Dongpo, such as the Fusu Spring, Suspring Pavilion, and Xixin Pavilion. Beside Fusu Spring, a pink wall is inlaid with a stone stele engraved with three large characters reading “Fusu Spring.” In front of the stele, cool spring water fills two square wells, one above the other. Legend has it that these were discovered by Su Dongpo during his time here. The water is pure, crystal clear, and refreshingly sweet. Even in the height of summer, the well remains free of scale for years on end. Tea brewed with this water is extraordinarily fragrant and mellow, earning it the reputation of being the “Number One Spring in Hainan.” Today, the spring water remains crystal clear, though it no longer gushes up as it once did.

　　 Above Fusu Spring stand the Suspring Pavilion and Xixin Pavilion. It is said that these two structures were built during the Ming Dynasty by Weng Ruyu and during the Qing Dynasty by Ye Rulan, respectively, inspired by a poem written by Su Dongpo.