Sword Well
24°21′28.9″N 120°38′35.5″E / 24.358028°N 120.643194°E
| Sword Well | |
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劍井 | |
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| General information | |
| Type | Water well |
| Location | Dajia, Taichung, Taiwan |
The Sword Well (Chinese: 劍井; pinyin: Jiàn Jǐng) or Guoxing Well (Chinese: 国姓井; pinyin: Guóxìng Jǐng) is a historical water well in Dajia District, Taichung, Taiwan.[1]
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.[2]
Architecture
The well has a diameter of 0.5 meter and a depth of 2 meters.[2]
See also
References
- ^ "Dajia Tiezhanshan Mountain Scenic Area". Water Resources Bureau of Taichung City Government. 26 March 2015. Retrieved 13 November 2016.
- ^ a b "Sword Well (Jian-Jin), The Antique Object". Dajia District Office. 6 December 2016. Retrieved 7 March 2017.
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