the Chinese government has carried out diverse water control measures, many of which have drawn upon the ancient wisdom seen in traditional irrigation systems such as the Dujiangyan Irrigation System.

Another four ancient Chinese irrigation projects have been designated ... Those made it to the WHIS list this time are the karez well system in Turpan, Xinjiang Uygur autonomous region; the ...

Four Chinese historical irrigation sites were recognized as World Heritage Irrigation Structures, bringing the total number of such sites in China to 30, accounting for more than one fifth of the ...

An overview of Dujiangyan's ancient irrrigation system on May 21, 2008 in southwest China's quake-stricken Sichuan province. Despite its close proximity to the quake, the irrigation system ...

An ancient irrigation system along the Tian Shan mountains of China allowed the cultivation of crops in one of the world's driest climates. Disclaimer: AAAS and EurekAlert! are not responsible for ...

Four more ancient Chinese irrigation projects have been ... The inclusion of the Qimenyan Irrigation System, the Hongze Lake Irrigation System, the Huoquan Spring Irrigation System, and the ...

Visitors line up to enter a scenic spot with the Karez system in Turpan, Xinjiang Uygur autonomous region, in June (LIU JIAN / FOR CHINA DAILY) Another four ancient Chinese irrigation projects ...