Dujiangyan
都江堰 · 두장옌시
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8 sections · tap a section for its opening lines1Dujiangyan
We are standing before one of the most remarkable feats of engineering in human history: the Dujiangyan Irrigation System. Located on the Min River at the edge of the Sichuan Basin, this system was conceived over 2,200 years ago,…
Listen in the app2Fulong Temple — The Dragon-Taming Tradition
Our first stop is the 'Fu-long-guan', or the Dragon-Taming Temple, situated on the 'Li-dui'—the small hill that serves as the anchor for the entire irrigation system. Founded in the third century, the temple was originally built…
Listen in the app3Baopingkou — The Precious Bottle Neck Channel
Directly below the Fulong Temple is the 'Bao-ping-kou', or the Precious Bottle Neck. This is the final, and perhaps most ingenious, part of the irrigation system. …
Listen in the app4Feishayan — The Flying Sand Weir
Continuing our walk upstream, we reach the 'Fei-sha-yan', or Flying Sand Weir. While it might look like a simple overflow spillway, it is a sophisticated piece of hydraulic engineering designed to solve the problem of silt. …
Listen in the app5Yuzui — The Fish Mouth Water-Dividing Levee
At the northernmost point of the complex sits the 'Yu-zui', or Fish Mouth Levee, named for its conical shape that resembles the head of a fish. This artificial levee is the 'brain' of Dujiangyan, responsible for dividing the Min…
Listen in the app6Anlan Suspension Bridge — The Couple's Bridge
Connecting the two banks of the Min River near the Fish Mouth is the 'An-lan' Suspension Bridge, also known affectionately as the 'Couple's Bridge'. Stretching over 260 meters, it is one of the five famous ancient bridges in…
Listen in the app7Dujiangyan Panda Base — The Guardian of the Giants
While not part of the ancient irrigation works, the Dujiangyan Panda Base is an essential modern chapter of the region's heritage. Located about 18 kilometers from the main scenic area, this facility is dedicated to the rescue,…
Listen in the app8Closing
Our exploration of Dujiangyan concludes at the South Bridge as evening falls. This bridge, an ornate wooden structure, becomes a magical place at night when it is illuminated with hundreds of lights. …
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What is Dujiangyan?
Dujiangyan is a place in 두장옌시 with 8 story sections on Tellby. You can read the opening of each section on this page; the sound plays in the app.
| Location | 두장옌시 |
|---|---|
| Type | Heritage |
| Story sections | 8 |
| Text language | English |
| Coordinates | 31.0093, 103.6044 |
| Last updated |
