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The world’s oldest functioning dam-less irrigation system and the gateway to the sacred mountains where Taoism was born and Giant Pandas roam free.
Dujiangyan is a place where ancient wisdom remains strikingly modern. For over 2,200 years, its ingenious water-tilting system has tamed the Min River, turning the Sichuan Basin into the “Land of Abundance.” Beyond the engineering marvels, Dujiangyan is a lush, emerald sanctuary. It is the spiritual cradle of Taoism, centered around the mist-shrouded Mount Qingcheng, and a vital corridor for Giant Panda conservation. For the traveler, Dujiangyan offers a serene escape from urban Chengdu—a landscape of ancient covered bridges, tranquil forest trails, and deep-seated harmony between human ingenuity and the natural world.
The world’s oldest functioning dam-less irrigation system and the gateway to the sacred mountains where Taoism was born and Giant Pandas roam free.