Overview
- China has more than 50,000 rivers.
- Most of the rivers flow from west (mountains) to east (lower plains).
- Rivers are mainly used for transporting goods to the ports at sea.
Most Important Rivers in China
1. Yangtze River
- Longest river in China, measuring at 6300 kilometers (3rd in world).
- Flows through Shanghai.
- Catchment area of 1.8 million square millions (1/5 of the total land in China).
- Cruises are on the river are one of the most popular tourists attractions.
- Location of the Three Gorges Dam (considered one of the wonders of the world).
2. Yellow River
- Second longest river in China (5,464 kilometers).
- Flows across 9 provinces.
- Attracts tourists from all over the world.
- Breathtaking scenary.
- Lots of history and culture along the river.
3. Heilongjiang River
- Takes the form of a black dragon, and gets its name from that.
- Located in the far north regions.
- 11th largest river in the world (4,370 kilometers).
- Lots of green trees anbd grass along the river.
Most Important Rivers in China
1. Yangtze River
- Longest river in China, measuring at 6300 kilometers (3rd in world).
- Flows through Shanghai.
- Catchment area of 1.8 million square millions (1/5 of the total land in China).
- Cruises are on the river are one of the most popular tourists attractions.
- Location of the Three Gorges Dam (considered one of the wonders of the world).
2. Yellow River
- Second longest river in China (5,464 kilometers).
- Flows across 9 provinces.
- Attracts tourists from all over the world.
- Breathtaking scenary.
- Lots of history and culture along the river.
3. Heilongjiang River
- Takes the form of a black dragon, and gets its name from that.
- Located in the far north regions.
- 11th largest river in the world (4,370 kilometers).
- Lots of green trees anbd grass along the river.
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