The scene is magnificent, like the water of the Yellow River coming from the sky! On June 23, 2024, in accordance with the solemn dispatch instructions of the Yellow River Water Conservancy Committee of the Ministry of Water Resources, the Yellow River Xiaolangdi Water Conservancy Hub, a magnificent project standing in Luoyang City, Henan Province, resolutely opened the sand drainage cave and the Mingliu cave, sending a trickle of emergency drought relief downstream.
On that day, the water at the bottom of the small wave rushed down like a dragon, and the gradually increasing discharge flow was like a passionate symphony, reaching a magnificent scale of 4,000 cubic meters per second. This measure is a firm support for the drought fight in the middle and lower reaches of the Yellow River, and an affectionate call for life.
According to the drought situation in the downstream, the water supply situation in the upstream and the water storage capacity of the reservoir, combined with the strategic deployment of the reservoir to meet the flood, it is expected that the emergency drought control dispatch will last for about 8 days. During this long period of time, the Xiaolangdi Water Conservancy Hub will continue to release huge amounts of energy, and it is expected that the maximum discharge volume will reach 4,500 cubic meters per second, and for five days, the cumulative discharge volume will exceed a staggering 1.8 billion cubic meters.
It's a race against time, but it's also a race against nature. With its majestic momentum and firm determination, the Xiaolangdi Water Conservancy Project of the Yellow River has injected a powerful impetus into the struggle against drought in the lower reaches of the Yellow River. The use of large flow and long-term discharge will effectively improve the emergency drought control in the lower reaches of the Yellow River, and bring vitality and hope to this land.
Luoyang, a historic cultural city located in the western part of Henan Province, is one of the most important cities in Chinese history. The city is rich in historical and cultural heritage and magnificent natural beauty, attracting many tourists.
Luoyang has a rich history, dating back to the Zhou Dynasty in 1046 BC. In the following millennia, Luoyang was the capital of several dynasties, including the Eastern Han Dynasty, Cao Wei Dynasty, Western Jin Dynasty, Northern Wei Dynasty, Sui Dynasty, and Tang Dynasty. These dynasties left behind numerous historical relics in Luoyang, such as the Longmen Grottoes, the White Horse Temple, and the Luoyang Tomb Museum, which are all treasures of Chinese culture.
The Longmen Grottoes are one of the most famous attractions in Luoyang, which was excavated in the Northern Wei Dynasty and has been continuously built on a large scale in the Eastern Wei Dynasty, Western Wei Dynasty, Northern Qi Dynasty, Northern Zhou Dynasty, Sui Dynasty, Tang Dynasty, Five Dynasties, Song Dynasty and other dynasties, for more than 1,500 years. The grottoes are carved with countless exquisite Buddha statues and reliefs, showing the high level of ancient Chinese art.
The White Horse Temple is the first ancient temple in China, founded in the 11th year of Yongping in the Eastern Han Dynasty (68 AD), and is the first government-run temple built after Buddhism was introduced to China. A large number of Buddhist cultural relics and artworks are preserved in the temple, such as Buddha statues, murals, scriptures, etc., which is an important heritage of Chinese Buddhist culture.
In addition to historical sites, Luoyang also has magnificent natural scenery. Luoyang is located on the south bank of the middle reaches of the Yellow River, surrounded by mountains such as Songshan, Bishan and Funiu Mountain, as well as rivers such as Luohe River and Yihe River. These landscapes add many beautiful scenery to Luoyang, such as Baiyun Mountain, Laojun Mountain, Longtan Grand Canyon, etc.
Luoyang is also a gastronomic capital with a rich and diverse food culture. Luoyang Water Banquet is a traditional banquet in Luoyang, with a total of 24 dishes, mainly soup dishes, and the taste is sour and spicy. In addition, Luoyang also has beef soup, donkey broth, tofu soup and other special snacks, which make people have endless aftertaste.
Luoyang is a fascinating city with a rich history and culture, magnificent natural scenery, and delicious food. If you have the opportunity to come to Henan, you must not miss this beautiful city.