Dujiangyan, where the ancients planted trees and later generations enjoy the shade.

Explore a route map of Dujiangyan, covering almost every major attraction. Suitable for those who are keen on visiting attractions and enjoy hiking. There are basically no signs or detailed maps in the scenic area. (1) The scenic area has 7 entrances and exits. It is recommended to park your car at the hotel and take a bus or taxi to the scenic area. The city bus is very convenient, saving both parking fees and the trouble of finding a car in the scenic area. (2) Take the bus to Erwangmiao Station, enter from the Erwangmiao entrance, and take the escalator (one-way 20 yuan) up Yulushan Mountain. Climb the Yulue Pavilion to overlook the entire panorama of Dujiangyan. The scenery is truly beautiful when the weather is good. Then walk down the ancient city wall to Xiguan and follow the Songmao Ancient Road to Erwangmiao. (3) Erwangmiao Temple is built on the mountain. While visiting the temple, you can also climb the mountain. After reaching the top, follow the trail to Qin Yan Tower, where you can enjoy a great view of Dujiangyan. Walk down the mountain to Anlan Bridge. After crossing the bridge, you will be on the regular route for visiting Dujiangyan: see Yuzui, Feishayan, and Lidui. Exit from Lidui Park and you will arrive at Nanqiao. You can skip the sightseeing bus from Yuzui to Feishayan and walk along the inner or outer river. The distance is just over 1 km, which can save on sightseeing bus fares. (4) Dujiangyan, a world-renowned ancient and vast water conservancy project system. More than two thousand years ago, Li Bing and his son led the people on both sides of the Minjiang River to build it. It is the oldest and only remaining large-scale water conservancy project in the world characterized by dam-free water diversion. To this day, it not only continues to play a role in flood control and irrigation, but has also become a famous scenic spot. Throughout history, countless masterpieces have described Dujiangyan, portraying it as a shining example for generations to come. Sima Qian recorded the achievements of Li Bing and his son in "Historical Records - River Canal Book." Facing the ancient weir, its trials and tribulations, the rushing Minjiang River, and the beautiful and fertile Chengdu Plain, I just want to express my churning thoughts and deep emotions! People can understand the history and origin of Dujiangyan and be shocked by the feats, wisdom, and great achievements of the ancients thousands of years ago. But who can calculate the value it has brought over the past 2,000 years and will continue to bring in the future? Without Dujiangyan, how could there be the Land of Abundance? To commemorate them forever, people built the "Erwangmiao Temple" at the foot of Yulushan Mountain for future generations to worship and admire. Although more than 2,000 years have passed, people still miss that distant era. Every year during the Qingming Festival, a grand water release festival is held here. The temple fair in June of the lunar calendar is very lively. People pray for good weather and abundant harvests every year, while also commemorating the great achievements of Li Bing and his son. This temple, with its back to the mountain and facing the water, stands like a monument by the river. People often say, "May their names live on forever." Aren't true national heroes those like Li Bing and his son? Thousands of years later, people still remember them. Li Bing and his son created Dujiangyan, nurtured the Land of Abundance, and nourished the culture of Tianfu. Dujiangyan also made Li Bing and his son famous, allowing the people of Sichuan to forever remember their great achievements. Learning from history, history will judge who is a hero and who is a great man. History is the reality of the past, and reality is the history of the future. The surging and mighty Minjiang River of Dujiangyan pushes the wheel of history forward, and the great waves will naturally wash away the sand. Year after year, when drinking water, think of its source. Looking at Chengdu today, the Chengdu Plain today, and the Land of Abundance today, I think of the simplest saying: The ancients planted trees, and later generations enjoy the shade.