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    Han River (Hubei and Shaanxi) - Wikipedia

    • The Han River, also known by its Chinese names Hanshui (Chinese: 汉水) and Han Jiang (汉江), is a major river in Central China. A left tributary of the Yangtze, the longest river in Asia, it has a length of 1,532 km (952 mi) and is the longest tributary of the Yangtze system. The river gave its name to the ancient Chinese Han dynasty, which marked one of ancient China… See more

    Geography

    The headwaters of the Han flow from Mount Bozhong in southwestern Shaanxi. The stream then travels east across the southern part of that province. Its highland valley—known as the Qinba Laolin —divides a… See more

    Hydroelectric Projects

    Danjiangkou Dam was constructed on the Han River in northern Hubei in 1958. It has been heightened since. The Danjiangkou Reservoir created thereby is now used as part of the South–North Water Transfer Project… See more

    Culture

    The river was previously considered holy by the inhabitants on its banks. It is also considered part of the dividing line between northern and southern China. See more

    See also

    • Xihan River, the "Western Han" See more

     
  1. Han River | China, Shaanxi & Hubei Provinces | Britannica

    Han River, one of the most important tributaries of the Yangtze River (Chang Jiang) of China. It has a total length of about 950 miles (1,530 km). The Han …

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    Dec 2, 2022 · As the source of the central route of China’s South-to-North Water Diversion project, the Han River, a tributary of the Yangtze River, helps meet the needs of more than 60 million people in northern China.

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    3 days ago · Three main tributaries (the Yuan, Xiang, and Han rivers) and many smaller ones join the Yangtze in this region, which also is where the current slows as the river reaches the plain. Water levels fluctuate considerably between the …

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