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Shimen Reservoir is a large-scale water conservancy hub project for flood prevention, irrigation and urban water supply, taking into account power generation and fish farming functions.
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Shihmen Reservoir Highlights: Must-See Features and Attractions
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Shihmen Reservoir is a large body of water primarily intended for irrigation. However, it's also used for electricity generation, flood prevention and marine cultivation. It has been called Shihmen Reservoir due to the great dam's location by the stone gate of Guzhan Road, Hanzhong City. The scenery here is very beautiful and it also contains many historical sites and relics. "Baoxie Road, Shihmen and Cliff Inscriptions" have been listed as nationally important protected monuments by the Chinese State Council. Shihmen Reservoir also offers cruises from which you can more fully appreciate the scenery. Many different waterfowl species live here, including rare turtles and egrets.
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Shihmen Reservoir Reviews: Insider Insights and Visitor Experiences
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Shimen Reservoir is a large-scale water conservancy hub project for flood prevention, irrigation and urban water supply, taking into account power generation and fish farming functions.
Humanities scenic spot. Historical scenic spot. Water scenic spot. Very worth visiting. Shimen plank road scenic spot is a 4A-level scenic spot that is mainly irrigation and power generation tourism! This is the birthplace of Hanjia, the reputation of China's treasure pot.
Shimen Reservoir began construction in 1969, water storage in 1973, completed in 1979, once the highest hyperbolic arch dam in the country. The reservoir is mainly irrigation function, and it has power generation and aquatic products. It is an important source of rich and beautiful Hanzhong Basin.
The miracle of ancient stone gate plank road after historical vicissitudes
After the vicissitudes of history, the miracle of mankind on the Shimen plank road
Shimen Reservoir is located in Hanzhong City, Shaanxi Province, belonging to the middle reaches of the Luohe River. It is a large reservoir with irrigation and power generation, flood control and fish farming. The dam is arched and strangled between the two mountains. The hub project is composed of arch dams, riverbed power stations, east and west main canals and reverse adjustment pools.
It is in the same place as the Shimen Plank Road Scenic Area. The reservoir dam is 88 meters high, mainly for irrigation, taking into account power generation and fish farming. Climbing from the scenic area to the dam and taking a cruise ship to enjoy the lake and mountains, it is very pleasant!