Sword Well

Coordinates: 24°21′28.9″N 120°38′35.5″E / 24.358028°N 120.643194°E / 24.358028; 120.643194

Sword Well
劍井
General information
Type Water well
Location Dajia, Taichung, Taiwan

The Sword Well (Chinese: 劍井; pinyin: Jiàn Jǐng) is a historical water well in Dajia District, Taichung, Taiwan.[1][2]

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.

See also

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References

  1. ↑ "Water Resource Bureau ─ Dajia Tiezhanshan Mountain Scenic Area". taichung.gov.tw. horizontal tab character in |title= at position 23 (help)
  2. ↑ "A new look at historic Taichung County - Taiwan Info". horizontal tab character in |title= at position 43 (help)
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