Meet Yuzui: Dujiangyan’s Fish-Mouth Marvel 🐟💧
Ever wondered how ancient engineers tackled flood control and irrigation 2,000 years ago? Meet Yuzui, aka Fish Mouth, the heart of the Dujiangyan Irrigation System in Dujiangyan City, Sichuan Province on the Chinese mainland. It's the secret behind the lush Chengdu Plain. 🌾🏞️
Why Is It Called Fish Mouth?
Stretching over 500 meters across the Minjiang River, Yuzui’s pointed tip looks just like a fish opening its mouth. This smart design splits the river into inner and outer channels, sending water to farms while blocking dangerous floods. 🎯
2,000 Years of Engineering Wisdom
Built in 256 BC, Yuzui has been maintained through the ages. Ancient builders used cobblestone, and modern teams added concrete and steel, blending old-school know-how with today’s materials to keep it strong and effective. 🚀
What It Means for the Future
In an era of smart cities and climate challenges, Yuzui stands out as a timeless lesson in sustainable design. It shows how culture, nature, and technology can flow together—an inspiration for water security and green solutions worldwide. 💡🌍
Yuzui reminds us that blending nature and tech is key to a sustainable future. 🌍
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Live: Discovering Yuzui – the water-dividing wonder of Dujiangyan
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