The dykes at Dujiangyan are over 1200 years old.China was made up of states prior to the rise of the first dynasty.The future emperor of China sent Libin as an administrator here.Dujiangyan ,located on the mid point of the fast flowing Min river became the focal point of Libin's plan to control the fast flowing waters of the Min river.He managed to convince the people to build up a series of dykes.with the waters under control,Chengdu became the staging post for the Qin emperor's plan to unite China
YuZhui or Fish Mouth is the first point where the waters of the Min river is tamed.The river is effectively cut into two.Excess water is diverted to the left of the photo.Water on the right continues its flow and will reach a second flood control measure
Water from the left of Yuzhui flows here.A modern dam has replaced the anicent dykes
Rocks in bamboo baskets are still used today
We visited Dufu's cottage beforemheading back to the hotel
Researchers think that this is the site of DuFu's cottage
YuZhui or Fish Mouth is the first point where the waters of the Min river is tamed.The river is effectively cut into two.Excess water is diverted to the left of the photo.Water on the right continues its flow and will reach a second flood control measure
Water from the left of Yuzhui flows here.A modern dam has replaced the anicent dykes
Rocks in bamboo baskets are still used today
We visited Dufu's cottage beforemheading back to the hotel
Researchers think that this is the site of DuFu's cottage
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