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The Qiantang River, formerly known as the Hangchow River [1] [2] [3] or Tsientang River, is a river in East China. An important commercial artery, it runs for 459 kilometers (285 mi) through Zhejiang, passing through the provincial capital Hangzhou before flowing into the East China Sea via Hangzhou Bay south of Shanghai.
Apr 7, 2024 · Qiantang River is the biggest river in Zhejiang Province and a natural wonder with a surging tide caused by the gravitational pull of the stars and planets. Learn about the best time, locations and activities to watch the tide, the Qiantang River Bridge and the Tide-Watching Festival in Hangzhou.
Qiantang River tidal bore is one the largest tidal bores in the world which reaches the most spectacular on the eighteenth day of the eight month on Chinese lunar calendar. To watch the 9-meter tidal waves, you can choose the best locations in Haining city, about 50 kilometers from Hangzhou. Type: water phenomenon.
Oct 7, 2017 · Learn how a wall of water races upriver on the Qiantang River, one of the world's most spectacular tidal bores. Find out what causes this phenomenon, how it affects the environment, and when and where to see it.
Oct 10, 2019 · The Qiantang River is located in Zhejiang on the southeastern coast of China and flows into the East Sea. Every year on the eighteenth day of the eighth lunar month, people gather along its banks...
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Sep 8, 2014 · Subscribe here: http://bit.ly/ODNsubs Thousands of people lined the banks of the Qiantang River in China on Monday to watch the world famous tidal bore. Locals and tourists gathered along the ...
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Jul 31, 2013 · The rising tide coming in from Hangzhou Bay is funneled by the shape of the Qiantang River into the world’s largest tidal bore, a long breaking wave known as the Silver Dragon which sometimes ...
