The Shock and Charm of the Millennium Water Conservancy Project

Dujiangyan, this water conservancy project that has endured for a thousand years, is like a dazzling pearl embedded in the land of western Sichuan. When I stepped into this magical land, my heart was filled with an indescribable shock. Entering the scenic area, the first thing that catches the eye is the rushing river water, its grandeur is breathtaking. The roar of the river echoes in the ears, as if telling the story of a thousand years. Walking along the road paved with bluestone, the Fish Mouth Water-Dividing Dyke appears in front of you. This ingenious design cleverly divides the Min River into two, with the outer river for flood discharge and the inner river for irrigation, making one marvel at the wisdom of the ancients. Standing on the dyke, watching the river water rushing away, a boundless respect for the ancient water conservancy engineers surges in the heart. Continuing forward, we arrive at the Feisha Weir. Here, the principle of bend circulation is cleverly utilized to achieve automatic sand discharge. Watching the river water carrying sand rushing over the weir, one can't help but admire the perfect combination of nature's power and human wisdom. The Bottle-Neck is the throat of the entire project, controlling the intake of the inner river. Looking at the narrow and deep channel, imagining it continuously delivering irrigation water to the Chengdu Plain for thousands of years, nourishing this fertile land, one is filled with emotion. Walking in the Dujiangyan scenic area, ancient trees tower, and pavilions and towers are scattered. Every relic carries the weight of history, and every brick and stone tells the vicissitudes of time. Here, one can feel the grandeur of the water conservancy project and appreciate the harmonious coexistence of natural and cultural landscapes. Climbing Yulei Mountain and overlooking the entire Dujiangyan scenic area, the magnificent scenery is intoxicating. The distant green mountains undulate, the river water rushes underfoot, and the city and countryside intertwine, forming a beautiful picture. At this moment, it seems that time has frozen, only this thousand-year-old water conservancy project silently continues to play its role, benefiting the people. Leaving the Dujiangyan scenic area, my heart is full of reluctance. This sightseeing experience is not only a visual feast but also a spiritual baptism. Dujiangyan, this great water conservancy project, will forever be engraved in my heart.