Taocha Canal Head (South-North Water Diversion)
陶岔渠首枢纽
The starting point of the South-North Water Diversion Middle Route, where water flows north from here. Visitors can see the head sluice and a memorial exhibition hall.
Taocha Canal Head is a water intake complex in Jiuzhong Town, Xichuan County, and the intake point of the Middle Route of the South-North Water Diversion Project. It began delivering water in 2014, sending water from the Danjiangkou Reservoir north along the main canal to Henan, Hebei, Beijing and Tianjin. Near the head works are a viewing platform, a memorial park and an exhibition hall that tells the story of the project's construction and the resettlement of local residents. It has become a base for study tours and patriotic education. Visits are generally free or require a reservation (subject to on-site management). Allow about 1 hour.
Opening hours
Approx. 08:30–17:30 (per management notices)
Nearby sights
- Danjiang Grand View Garden
- Xiangyan Temple, Xichuan
- Zuochan Valley
- Huazhou Academy
- Neixiang County Yamen
- Xixia Dinosaur Relics Park
- Shifosi Jade Carving Market, Zhenping
- Baotianman