Fushui Scenic Area

　　　Upon arriving at the scenic area, the first stop is Ziyun Temple, a Qing Dynasty structure. The temple faces west and is built along an east-west axis. Its mountain gate stands atop a slope with a 32-degree incline and 48 steps, said to commemorate the birthday of Sakyamuni Buddha (the eighth day of the fourth lunar month). The temple features majestic halls, classic architecture, green tiles, red eaves, carved beams, and painted rafters. Inside the Mahavira Hall, the statues of the Three World-Honored Ones are exquisitely crafted and lifelike. Sakyamuni sits serenely in the center, as if just awakening from meditation; the Medicine Buddha on his right slightly parts his lips, as though sharing the secrets to health and healing; while the Amitabha Buddha on the left appears ethereal, his sleeves flowing as if drifting beyond worldly concerns. The temple enjoys a constant stream of incense and visitors. Legend has it that when the Eight-Nation Alliance invaded Beijing, Empress Dowager Cixi and Emperor Guangxu stayed here overnight while fleeing to Xi’an.

　　No visit to the scenic area is complete without a stroll through the Bamboo Garden. This natural bamboo forest spans over 10 acres and is over a hundred years old—an uncommon sight in northern China. The bamboo stands tall and fresh, vibrant and lush. In spring, bamboo shoots emerge from the earth, graceful and elegant, bringing the vitality of spring to visitors. In the height of summer, the bamboo spreads its arms, creating a dense green canopy that offers cool shade. In winter, it bravely faces frost and snow, remaining lush and verdant, adding splashes of green to the land.

　　Another must-visit spot is the Longyan Mountain Cave, located at the northwest corner of Longyan Mountain. This is a natural karst cave. Within the cave, there are smaller caves, water bodies, temples, and deities—cave after interconnected cave. The stalactites stand like a forest of bamboo shoots, the twisted rocks resemble jagged peaks, and the faint sound of springs echoes melodiously. Legend says that during the Jin Dynasty, when Liji disrupted the court, Duke Xian of Jin pursued Duke Wen (Chong’er) to kill him. Duke Wen wandered in exile for 19 years and spent several of those years in the Longyan Cave, enduring hardship and plotting his comeback.

　　Fushui Scenic Area boasts numerous attractions, such as the Dripping Water Cliff Waterfall, the Water Music Show, the Rainbow Trout Farm, the Flower Base, the Martyrs’ Cemetery, the Nine Dragons Temple, and more. But the highlight of the area—the crown jewel—is the source of the Fushui. Located between Longyan Mountain and Jiang Mountain, crystal-clear natural spring water gushes from the crevices in the rocks, bubbling upward with occasional slow-rising white bubbles that look like strings of pearls or boiling water—this is the origin of the name “Fushui” (Boiling Water). The spring has flowed continuously for ages, maintaining a year-round temperature of around 12°C. According to measurements by hydrogeological authorities, the water quality here fully meets the standards of natural mineral water.

　　Immersed in such idyllic pastoral scenery, your mood will surely become bright and pure. No visitor can resist sharing in the joy and tranquility this place offers.