Game-based video on principle related to Dujiangyan goes viral

A video made by a creator on the social media platform Douyin which recreates Dujiangyan's topography and protective structures within 193 seconds using a simulation game has gone viral, amassing over 1 million likes, with its clear explanations and detailed visualizations receiving widespread praises.

Dujiangyan, situated in Chengdu, Southwest China's Sichuan Province, has been serving the role of flood control and irrigation for more than 2,000 years, according to the Xinhua News Agency.

Unlike modern dams, Dujiangyan has no moving parts like sluices. It is the world's oldest and only surviving water intake project that diverts water directly from natural courses without a dam structure. Many people, even when visiting the site, don't understand how it works, according to Xinhua.

Many netizens on the social media platform praised the video for its simple and accessible explanation of Dujiangyan's function. Some remarked that they hadn't understood this information in high school, but noted they grasped the concept in just three minutes.

According to the report, the blogger Liu Yong works in e-commerce. However, he usually enjoys simulation games.