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Emanating from the wild windswept snowfields of its source on Qinghai-Tibet Plateau, the mighty Yangtze winds its way through 11 provinces and municipalities before emptying into the East Sea . Being referred as the Long River for many generations, it has always had symbolic and practical significance for the Chinese. Nearly 6300 km (about 4000 miles), the river is China 's main artery, supporting a third…

The dramatic scenery and rushing waters of the river have been inspirational to many of China 's painters and poets. The most impressive section of the river is the three Yangtze River gorges: the Qutang Gorge, Wuxia Gorge and Xiling Gorge, collectively known as the Sanxia, or Three Gorges. The Yangtze Three Gorges is a great valley with a most splendid landscape in the Yangtze (Changjiang) River and it is…

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The Three Gorges Dam is the largest hydroelectric dam in the world. It is located in the middle of the three gorges on the Yangtze River, the third longest in the world, in the Hubei Province of China. The Yangtze River Dam was approved by the Chinese government in 1992. However, construction didn't begin until 1994. It is scheduled to be completed by 2009. The $25 billion project is being internationally…

No one can afford to underestimate the importance of the Yangtze River in China. It has made such a great contribution to the evolution of Chinese civilization. It will long continue to serve the needs of Chinese people. Nothing could replace the inherent relationship that exists between the Yangtze River and Chinese culture.Water is source of life. The fact that water brought up civilizations has well…

The Tomb of Mahmud Kashagari is a well_known tomb to remember a great man Mahmud Kashagari. It is also famous for its natural beauty surrounding it. The tomb has been listed as one of the national cultural…

the Provincial Museum is place collecting, keeping and studying the cultural heritage and historical relics on this land. It is a place that can best reflect the history, custom, religion of the Qinghai people…

Qinghai Lake is the largest and most beautiful salt lake in China. It is beautiful lake not only for its scenic spots, beautiful islands and but also for its aboundant natural reserves, beautiful mountains…