Dujiangyan

Author: Gong Weijian
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Publish Date: 2005-06-01
Features: The Dujiangyan Water Conservancy Project is located in the west of Dujiangyan City, Sichuan. It is the oldest and only surviving grand water conservancy project in the world, characterized by its un-dammed water diversion. For over 2,200 years, it has been continuously used and still immense benefits. It is a great masterpiece of ancient Chinese civilization and a magnificent water conservancy project that has benefited the people. This book introduces the various engineering systems of the Dujiangyan Water Conservancy Project, including the "Fish Mouth" diversion embankment, the Feisha Yan overflow spillway, and the Lide water intake, showcasing the laboring wisdom of ancient Chinese people. The book covers six parts: Lide Park, Baopingkou, Fish Mouth, Qin Yan Tower, Songmao Ancient Road, and Xiguan Ancient City Gate.