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Old Dujiangyan restored after quake
By Zhao Chunzhe (chinadaily.com.cn)
Updated: 2010-02-22 14:30
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The foundation stone laying ceremony was held yesterday in Dujiangyan, Sichuan province.[Photo/newssc.org] |
The old Dujiangyan restoration project started yesterday and is expected to be finished in May next year, newssc.org reported on Monday.
The city Dujiangyan of Sichuan province was badly hit by the May 12 earthquake in 2008. The whole restoration of the water diversion system includes 35 projects with an investment of 2.8 billion yuan ($410 million). The completed site is reported to be a commercial tourist destination.
