2. The Hongqi Canal Project started in February 1960, and the supporting works of the branch canal were completely completed in July 1969, which lasted nearly ten years. The project * * * leveled 1250 hills, erected 15 1 aqueduct, dug 21tunnel, built various buildings 12408, and excavated 225 pieces of earth and stone. According to calculation, if these earth-rock barriers are built into walls with a height of 2 meters and a width of 3 meters, they can run through the north and south of the motherland, bypass Beijing and connect Guangzhou with Harbin.
In March and October, 20 16 10, hongqi canal was approved as a national 5A-level tourist attraction.
In April, 20 17 1 month, the hongqi canal was listed in the national red tourism classic scenic spot list. In 20 171February, it was selected as the first batch of national primary and secondary school students' research and practice education bases and camps by the Ministry of Education.