The Majestic Yangtze River
The Yangtze River, known as the Chang Jiang (长江) in Chinese, is the longest river in Asia and the third-longest river in the world. Stretching over 6,300 kilometers (about 3,917 miles), it serves as a critical waterway for transportation, agriculture, and industry in China.
The river flows through several diverse ecosystems and is home to a rich variety of wildlife, including the endangered Yangtze giant softshell turtle. 🐢
Explore more about the ecosystems along the Yangtze on our River Ecosystems page.
Fun Facts 🌟
- The river is divided into three sections: the Upper Reaches, the Middle Reaches, and the Lower Reaches.
- The Yangtze River Delta is one of the most densely populated regions of China. 🏙️
- It is the site of the Three Gorges Dam, the world's largest hydropower project.