Dujiangyan (都江堰)
Sichuan (四川), China (中国)
April 2013
Qinyan Tower (秦堰楼)
Qinyan Tower (秦堰楼) used to be an observation point for state leaders like Mao Zedong, Deng Xiaoping and Jiang Zemin. Measuring 24m tall, and consisting of 5 storeys, one can have a panoramic view of the entire Dujiangyan water irrigation system from the dividing dike, Feisha Weir, Lidui Mountain, Yulei Pass, Songmao Ancient Path, Anlan Cable Bridge and Qingcheng Mountain. Damaged in the 12 May 2008 earthquake, it was rebuilt on the original venue according to its previous structure.
Stone lions guarding the entrance to Qinyan Tower...
"Chess pieces" which also act as a guard to prevent tour coaches stopping too near to pedestrians...
Panels on the stone wall depicting various scenes in Dujiangyan's history...
Vendors selling souvenirs...
A souvenir medal machine that is not working.
Medallions are a bit pricey at RMB 20 (small) and RMB 30 (big) respectively...
Entrance fee to Dujiangyan is RMB 90. The ticket comes with a ready stamp...
A chair with a good view of Dujiangyan. Beware if you sit on it,
even if you are using your own camera. It's chargeable!
A souvenir medal machine that is not working.
Medallions are a bit pricey at RMB 20 (small) and RMB 30 (big) respectively...
[Video] Panoramic view from atop Qinyan Tower...
