What conveniences has the Hetao Irrigation District, which was successfully applied for World Heritage status, brought to the lives of local people?

The Hetao Irrigation District's successful application as a World Heritage Site ensures that the farmland in the irrigated area can be harvested from droughts and floods. It also ensures the stability of the river, which plays an important role in urban flood control. The Hetao Irrigation District is located in Bayannur City, Inner Mongolia Autonomous Region. It is a model for diversion irrigation from sandy rivers in the Yellow River. The history of diversion irrigation from the Yellow River can be traced back to the Han Dynasty. The Hetao Irrigation District is located in the intersecting zone of farming culture and nomadic culture. It and the Great Wall have witnessed the history of regional socio-economic development and the changes of the Yellow River. It is also the most important grain-producing area and ecological barrier on the Inner Mongolia Plateau, with a current irrigated area of ??10.2 million. mu.

The construction and development of China’s irrigation projects accompanies and supports the historical development of Chinese civilization. The unique natural climate conditions make irrigation the basic support for the development of China's agricultural economy. Historically, a large number of irrigation projects of various types and distinctive regional characteristics have been produced, and many of them are still functioning today. China's world irrigation engineering heritage covers almost all types of irrigation projects. China is the country with the richest types of irrigation engineering heritage, the most widespread distribution, and the most outstanding irrigation benefits.

Irrigation engineering heritage is an important part of Chinese cultural heritage. Scientific protection of the irrigation engineering heritage system and the exploration and inheritance of regional characteristics of water conservancy history and culture are important links in the implementation of the rural revitalization strategy. The irrigation engineering heritage that continues to this day is a classic example of ecological water conservancy engineering. Taking the application for world irrigation engineering heritage and sustainable protection and utilization as an opportunity, we will deeply explore and show the Chinese irrigation history and culture to the world, study and summarize its scientific and technological, cultural value and Management experience is of great practical significance in promoting rural revitalization, ecological civilization construction and the sustainable development of water conservancy projects. The irrigation project still plays an important role today. First, its irrigation function. By moving the water intake upward and building the Jinlin Canal water inlet gate, sufficient water sources are ensured and the farmland in the irrigated area is guaranteed to be harvested during droughts and floods. Second, the Qianjin Pipi body stands at the bifurcation point between the main stream of Fuhe River and Dry Port, ensuring the stability of the river and playing an important role in urban flood control.