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Dujiang Weir The project of the Dujiang Weir mainly includes three dams: Yuzui, Feisha Weir and Baopingkou. Yuzui is a watershed built in the middle of the river to divide the surging Minjiang River into two parts: the inner river and outer river. Feisha Weir plays a role in discharging floodwater, removing sand and modulating water quality. Baopingkou is the entrance of the inner river canal. It is narrow so that the amount of water inflow is controlled. The Dujiang Weir divides the Minjiang River into two parts, guiding part of water to Jintang in the east, so that the southern plain can avoid floods, and the northern can keep away from drought. The weir helps well irrigate the Chengdu Plain and makes waterway transportation more convenient.
Emei Mountain The Emei Mountain is regarded as the "capital of fairyland and kingdom of monks". Now there remain only 70 temples on the mountain. Such as Inside Baoguo Temples, Fuhu Temple, Wannian Temple, The Copper Hall with a gold-plated roof in Woyun Temple. On the top of the mountain, a circle of violet, indigo, blue, green, yellow, orange and red lights may be observed in the clouds, and you may feel as if you were caught in the circle, which moves with your shadow. This is the famed "precious Emei lights" or "Buddha's halo".
Huanglong (Yellow Dragon) Scenic Area The most remarkable scene in the area is the Huanglong Valley noted for its unique open karst landscape. It is made up of snow-capped peaks and the easternmost of all the Chinese glaciers. In addition to its mountain landscape, diverse forest ecosystem can be found, as well as spectacular limestone formations, waterfalls and hot springs. The area also has a population of endangered animals, including the giant panda and the Sichuan golden snub-nosed monkey. The main attraction of the valley is the 3.6-kilometer-long and 30 to 70-meter-wide pale yellow calcareous deposits. The Huanglong Temple is situated on the top of the scenic area. South of the temple is Xuebaoding, the main peak of the snow-capped Minshan Mountain. Rising 5,588 meters above sea level, it is covered in snow all year round. The scenic area was made a world natural heritage site in 1992.
Nine Stockade Gully Jiuzhaigou is composed of three valleys arranged in a Y shape. The Rize and Zechawa gullies flow from the south and meet at the centre of the site where the form the Shuzheng gully, flowing north to the mouth of the valley. The mountainous watersheds of these gullies are lined with 55 km of roads for shuttle buses, as well as boardwalks and small pavilions. The boardwalks are typically located on the opposite side of the lakes from the road, shielding them from disturbance by passing buses.
Giant Buddha of Leshan The Leshan Dafo takes the shape of a Maitreya Buddha, or future Buddha. He is depicted barefooted with drooping ears and has his hair arranged in a spiral topknot. His head is covered with 1021 buns of curly hair, each large enough to support a big round table. His chest is exposed and his hands rest on his knees. Carved from the side of the Lingyun Hill, with his head level with the cliff top, the gigantic stone sculpture faces Emeishan, with the rivers flowing below his feet. The rocks carved off the cliff to create the Buddha were deposited into the river. A sophisticated drainage system was incorporated into the Leshan Dafo to carry away the water after the rains so as to reduce weathering. A huge 13 storey wooden structure was built to shelter it from rain and sunshine.
Sanxingdui Museum Sanxingdui is a cultural relic of the ancient Shu (Sichuan). The museum is divided into four sections, they are Splendor of Ancient Shu Culture, Mystery of the Primitive Faith, Exquisite Cultural Artifacts, Sanxingdui Excavation and Study, displayed more than 1000 pieces of cultural relics from Sanxingdui Relic and the two sacrificial pits of Shang Period, including gold plate, bronze ware, jade articles, pottery and ivory. Each of the four sections has its own theme. For the swarms of tourists all year around, a new Exhibition Hall was opened on May Day in 2004, covering an exhibition area of 7,000 square meters. The exhibition in this hall is mainly a complex display of jade articles, gold plate and pottery, with the old Exhibition Hall specializing in bronze wares. Sanxingdui Museum is the place for modern people to meet the ancient Shu
Wolong Nature Reserve Wolong has four distinct seasons. In the spring, from April to June, the steep mountain slopes are covered with the bright purple and pink blossoms of rhododendron trees. Summer lasts from June to September. It is warm and humid in the valleys and clear in the high mountains. Occasionally, sudden summer snowstorms occur in the mountains. Fall begins in October, when leaves begin turning red, yellow, and orange. Visitors come from all over the world to see the beautiful scenery |
