World Heritage Identification Number: 1001
World Heritage since: 2000
Category: Cultural Heritage
WHE Type: Protected Areas & National Parks
Transboundary Heritage: No
Endangered Heritage: No
Country: 🇨🇳 China
Continent: Asia
UNESCO World Region: Asia and the Pacific
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Mount Qingcheng and the Dujiangyan Irrigation System: A Unique Blend of Religious and Engineering Marvels
Mount Qingcheng (Qingcheng Shan) and the Dujiangyan Irrigation System represent two distinct yet interconnected aspects of China's rich cultural heritage. Inscribed as a UNESCO World Heritage Site in 2000, these sites showcase the harmonious coexistence of religious beliefs and engineering prowess that have shaped Chinese civilization for centuries.
More to come…UNESCO Description of the World Heritage Site
Construction of the Dujiangyan irrigation system began in the 3rd century B.C. This system still controls the waters of the Minjiang River and distributes it to the fertile farmland of the Chengdu plains. Mount Qingcheng was the birthplace of Taoism, which is celebrated in a series of ancient temples.
UNESCO Justification of the World Heritage Site
Criterion (ii): The Dujiangyan Irrigation System, begun in the 2nd century BCE, is a major landmark in the development of water management and technology, and is still discharging its functions perfectly.
Criterion (iv): The immense advances in science and technology achieved in ancient China are graphically illustrated by the Dujiangyan Irrigation System.
Criterion (vi): The temples of Mount Qingcheng are closely associated with the foundation of Taoism, one of the most influential religions of East Asia over a long period of history.
Encyclopedia Record: Mount Qingcheng
Mount Qingcheng is a sacred Taoist mountain in Dujiangyan, Chengdu, Sichuan, China.Additional Site Details
Area: Not available
Number of Components: 1
(iv) — Outstanding example of a type of building or landscape
(vi) — Directly associated with events or living traditions
Coordinates: 31.00167 , 103.60528
World Heritage Research
Discover scientific research and academic studies that deepen our understanding of Mount Qingcheng and the Dujiangyan Irrigation System from its history and significance to its conservation, management, and contemporary challenges.
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Impact of culture and natural disasters on residents' behaviors toward eco-environmental conservation: Sichuan province case studies
A comparative analysis of Mount Qingcheng and the Dujiangyan Irrigation System (a UNESCO World Heritage Site) and Jiuzhaigou National Park in Sichuan Province reveals that cultural heritage and natural disaster awareness significantly influence residents' pro-environmental behaviors. The study, using multi-group structural equation modeling on 642 valid questionnaires, found that altruistic values and eco-environmental beliefs strongly predict conservation actions, with no significant differences between the two sites despite variations in personal norms and daily habits. These insights underscore the importance of cultural education and disaster preparedness in sustaining ecological conservation efforts at tourist destinations.
ZHANG Yuling, 张玉玲, ZHANG Jie, 张捷, ZHANG Honglei, 张宏磊, CHENG Shaowen, 程绍文, ZAN Mei, 昝梅, MA Jinhai, 马金海, SUN Jingrong, 孙景荣, & GUO Yongrui, 郭永瑞. (2014). Impact of culture and natural disasters on residents’ behaviors toward eco-environmental conservation: Sichuan province case studies. Acta Ecologica Sinica, 34(17). https://doi.org/10.5846/stxb201301090075
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