Yangtze - Wikipedia
The Yangtze River basin is one of the longest-inhabited regions in China. Although much of China's political history has centred around North China and the Huang He basin, the Yangtze region always was of great economic importance to successive dynasties for its agricultural potential.
Yangtze River | Location, Map, Flood, & Facts | Britannica
The Yangtze is the world's third largest river, providing drinking water to more than 400 million Chinese people, and is the most vital waterway to China's economy. It is also crucial to the...
10 Key Yangtze River Facts - TravelChinaGuide
简体中文. The Jinsha River (or "River of Golden Sands") is the name of the 2,300-kilometer section of the Yangtze River from Yushu in Qinghai Province to Yibin in Sichuan. Here the river carves a string of grand canyons, home to diverse ethnic minority groups and some of China's most important biodiversity hotspots.
Yangtze River - New World Encyclopedia
Yangtze River (Chang Jiang), longest river in both China and Asia and third longest river in the world, with a length of 3,915 miles (6,300 km). From its source on the Plateau of Tibet to its mouth on the East China Sea, the river traverses or serves as the border between 10 provinces or regions.
Yangtze River - WorldAtlas
A healthy Yangtze river basin is central to China's future. It provides water, food and livelihoods for hundreds of millions of people and sustains much of the Chinese economy. It is also home to incredible biodiversity from giant pandas and snow leopards to over 400 species of fish and the world's only freshwater porpoise.
Yangtze River Facts: The Most Interesting Yangtze Info - China Highlights
Learn about the Yangtze River, the world's third longest river and the longest in Asia, that flows through 11 Chinese provinces and drains an area of about 1,808,500 sq. km. Find out its origin, name, tributaries, characteristics, and the famous Three Gorges region.
Yangtze River | Places | WWF - World Wildlife Fund
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Yangtze River Travel Guide 2024 - China Discovery
Learn about the history, culture and challenges of the Yangtze River, the longest and most important waterway in China. Explore its geography, attractions and environmental issues with photos and stories from Smithsonian Magazine.
Yangtze River summary | Britannica
Learn about the length, source, history, geography, economy and culture of Yangtze River, the longest and third longest river in Asia. Find out the major cities, attractions and cruise tours along the Yangtze River Delta, the most populous and prosperous area in China.
The Amazing Yangtze River — an Introduction for Travellers
Learn about the longest river in China and the third longest in the world, its geography, culture, history and attractions. Find out how to book a Yangtze cruise and explore the Three Gorges, the Three Little Gorges, the Three Gorges Dam and more.