Introduction to Qiuchi Linyu: Our Lady Qiuchi is located at the bottom of the slope. It is not large in area. The water in the pool is as clear as a mirror. It does not freeze all year round and is full but not overflowing. In ancient times, villagers came here to pray for rain and it often came true. The county magistrate Wu Quanwen was impressed by it. Enze, titled "Ling Yingqiu".
The article "The Victories of Ruigu" in "Ruigu Zhi" records: "Crossing the stream to the north foothills, spiritual Qiu gushes out, several feet deep and wide. Prayers for rain are always answered, and the natives set up monuments to worship them. The old man beside Qiu The willow trees cover it with thick shade, and the wings look like a pavilion. "There was once a Dragon King Temple built by the pool, but it was destroyed by the war. It was rebuilt in the 11th year of the Republic of China. It no longer exists. The ritual of begging for rain has also been lost, but every year in the lunar calendar. A temple fair is held here on the second day of April. In addition to celebrating the birthday of the legendary Empress Sanxiao and begging for children, there are also sacrifices to the Dragon King, praying for rain, and hoping for good weather and a good harvest.

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