Dujiangyan: A Solidified Water Conservancy Epic
The Dujiangyan scenic area showcases more than just a water conservancy project; it depicts a three-dimensional epic etched on the banks of the Minjiang River. Passing Fulongguan, the Yuzui Diversion Dike appears like a sharp sword, dividing the turbulent river in two. Its ingenious diversion mechanism still amazes us today. Looking down from the Anlan Cable Bridge, the Inner and Outer Rivers wind like two jade belts, their wisdom from two thousand years ago gleaming in the shimmering waters.
The scenic area is ingeniously designed. The Sichuan-style gardens of Lidui Park seamlessly integrate with the water conservancy project. Rare plants such as the Zhang pine and ginkgo trees are dotted among the towering ancient trees. The statues of Li Bing and his son at Erwang Temple are solemn and majestic. Amidst the incense smoke, one can almost hear the sound of hammers as they carved through the mountain to divert water. Most moving of all is the gurgling stream that continues to irrigate the Chengdu Plain, elevating this ancient project beyond its historical value to a living cultural heritage. We recommend visiting in the early morning, when a thin mist shrouds the Vajra Dike, to truly experience the timeless resonance of the six-character mantra "dredge deep, build low dams."