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Dujiangyan Irrigation System is an ancient technological wonder of China. More than 2,000 years ago, Li Bing (c.250-200 BC) served as a local governor of Shu State. Li Bing and his son designed this water control system and organized thousands of local people to construct the project.
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On the edges of Guan Country is DujiangyanDujiangyan, one of China’s earliest irrigation systems, begun over 2,200 years ago
Begun by Li Bing and his son, the system irrigates the area around Minjiang River and has continually expanded
It’s still in use today, though with modern equipment instead of stones and bamboo
In 256 B.C., Li BingLi Bing, Magistrate of Shu Kingdom (Ancient Sichuan) based on the ancestors’ experiences in water-controlling, built the DujiangyanDujiangyan
The ancient dam in Dujiangyan is not only a miracle in the history of world water conservancy, but also a scenic spot with green mountains and clean rivers.
The temples are of primitive simplicity; the air is clear and fresh; and Anian Bridge runs across the river.
The best place to see the system is at Fulong Temple, built in AD 168 during the Han dynasty in honor of Li Bing and his son
The Guanlan Bridge is the highest point in the temple complex and overlooks the river.
In the buildings are artifacts related to Li Bing and in the main hall is a 3m tall, 4.5-ton statue of him that was thrown into the river as a sacrifice
Photo imagery:Photo imagery:
Simona Ţicrea
Arrangement:Arrangement:
Sanda Foişoreanu
2007
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