China adds 4 sites to World Heritage Irrigation Structures List

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　　Four Chinese sites – the Chishan Lake Irrigation System, Yuanyang Hani Terraces, Jianjiangyan Irrigation System, and Mentougou Ancient Canals of Yongding River – have been added to the World Heritage Irrigation Structures (WHIS) list during the ongoing 76th International Executive Council Meeting of the International Commission on Irrigation and Drainage (ICID). This brings China's total number of WHIS sites to 42. Take a bird's-eye view and marvel at the country's extraordinary irrigation heritage!