Sword Well
The Sword Well (traditional Chinese: 劍井; simplified Chinese: 剑井; pinyin: Jiàn Jǐng) or Guoxing Well (traditional Chinese: 國姓井; simplified Chinese: 国姓井; pinyin: Guóxìng Jǐng) is a historical water well in Dajia District, Taichung, Taiwan.
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劍井 | |
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| Type | water well |
| Location | Dajia, Taichung, Taiwan |
History
According to legend, the well was created from a sword stuck into the ground by Koxinga when he was stationed in the area because he asked God to provide water for his soldiers. The water then poured out from the southern slope of the mountain. In 1953, the local residents repaired the well and built brick wall around it.[1][2]
Architecture
The well has a diameter of 0.5 meter and a depth of 2 meters.[1]
References
- "Sword Well (Jian-Jin), The Antique Object". Dajia District Office. 6 December 2016. Retrieved 7 March 2017.
- "Tiezhen Mountain Scenic Area". Taiwan, the Heart of Asia. 26 March 2021. Retrieved 15 October 2021.
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