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Yuan River in Xiaojiaqiao Township of Yuanling County, Huaihua, Hunan. -
Yuan River in Xiaojiaqiao Township of Yuanling County, Huaihua, Hunan. -
Yuan River in Xiaojiaqiao Township of Yuanling County, Huaihua, Hunan.
Yuan River
In today's world, Yuan River has become a topic of great relevance and interest to a wide spectrum of society. Since its emergence, it has aroused the curiosity and attention of experts, researchers, academics and the general public. Its importance lies in its impact on various aspects of daily life, as well as its influence on the development of different fields of study and professions. In this article, we explore in detail the different aspects related to Yuan River, from its historical origin to its impact on the present, analyzing its implications and projecting its possible evolution in the future.
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 Map showing the Yuan River basin (in light yellow) | |||||||||
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The Yuan River, also known by its Chinese name as the Yuanjiang, is one of the four largest rivers in Hunan province in southeast-central China. It is a tributary of Yangtze River. It is 864 kilometres (537 mi) long and rises in Guizhou province in the Miao Mountains near Duyun and is navigable. The upper stream is called the Longtou River, and downstream it is called the Qingshui or Ch‘ing-shui River. It becomes the Yuan River after its confluence with its northern tributary, the Wu River.
After its merger with the Wu River, the Yuan flows in a northeasterly direction, hugging the western side of the Xuefeng Mountains of Hunan. Ultimately, the Yuan flows into the Dongting Lake at Changde and from there into the Yangtze River. The Yuan serves as a major waterway for western Hunan and eastern Guizhou. The Yuan is navigable for large vessels up to Changde, whereas smaller boats can make it to Taoyuan.
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References
- ^ "Yuan River". Encyclopædia Britannica. Retrieved 20 July 2013.
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