9The Yangtze

The Yangtze River is Asia’s longest river and the third-longest river in the world. It is contained entirely within China.

Originating high on the Tibetan Plateau, the mighty Yangtze flows an incredible 3,900 mi (6,300 km) before emptying into the East China Sea. Known as the Cháng Jiāng (长江) in Mandarin Chinese, its name translates simply as the “Long River.” The Yangtze is a major source of hydroelectric power. The Three Gorges Dam on the Yangtze is the world’s largest hydroelectric power generating station. Cities and settlements along the Yangtze have witnessed momentous events in China’s long history.

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