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Stop 3: Qiantangjiang River: Zhejiang's tidal triumph
As one of the most important tourism destinations in Zhejiang province, the Qiantangjiang River attracts a huge number of visitors from both at home and abroad every year.
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The Qiantangjiang River attracts a large number of visitors due to its unique tidal features. [Photo: China Daily] |
The source of the Qiantangjiang River lies in the Lotus Peak in Kaihua, a county in western Zhejiang province. Along its course, the river passes through 14 counties and cities before finally flowing into the Hangzhou Bay.
The river and the bay are known as the home of one of the world's largest tidal bores, which is said to be up to 9 m (30 ft) high and be capable of traveling at up to 40 km per hour. The tide rushing into the river from the bay causes a typical bore of between 5 to 15 ft (1.5-4.6 m) high.
The tributaries of the Qiantangjiang River have a long development history, as well as many famous mountains, beautiful lakes, beguiling rivers, wonderful caves and ancient relics, all of which contribute to making it a golden tourist route.
Stop 4: The Grand Canal: ancient aquatic highway
Over recent years the Hangzhou municipal government has sought to promote its comprehensive protection plan for the Beijing-Hangzhou Canal, while applying for world cultural heritage status for the Grand Canal.
Currently, the classical waterway retains its crucial inland shipping role, whilst also playing host to a number of significant cultural sites along its banks.
Whenever you come to the Grand Canal, it is said, it is always the perfect time for sightseeing. On summer nights, you can enjoy the breeze on the river and whilst autumn evenings provide the perfect opportunity to fully appreciate the moonlight and the shadowy temples by night.
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