# Qiantang River

Hangzhou, China

A 459-kilometer river flowing through Zhejiang past Hangzhou into Hangzhou Bay, famous for a tidal bore that can rise up to 9 meters. Its name recalls the dikes built by Qian Liu, founder of the Wuyue Kingdom, against that very tide.

## Roots Earth

Roots Earth has a longer story for Qiantang River, with a choice of female or male voice. Download the city audio to listen offline. No account is needed.

Coordinates: 30.3, 120.2

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