Dujiangyan is an ancient irrigation system, (locate) in the Min River Valley, Sichuan Province, China. It (build) by a governor named Li Bing and his son, who have been admired by Chinese for over 2,000 years.
The system consists of three main (part): the Yuzui (Fish Mouth) levee (河堤), the Feishayan(Flying Sand Weir) , and the Baopingkou (Bottle-Neck Channel) . The Yuzui redirects water away from the city of Chengdu while allowing sand and mud (flow) through the main channel, preventing flooding. The Feishayan controls the flow of water and helps prevent gradual destruction, while the Baopingkou distributes the water farmland.
Dujiangyan has been able to control the water flow without the use of dams or gates is considered one of the greatest engineering projects in ancient China. It has also played a crucial role in irrigating the surrounding farmland, (make) the region one of the most fertile croplands in China.
In addition to its (practice) uses, Dujiangyan is also a popular tourist attraction, visitors come to admire the ancient architecture and learn about its history. In 2000, it was recognized as a UNESCO World Heritage Site for its cultural and historical (significant) .
