Tangbai River

The Tangbai River (Chinese: 唐白河; pinyin: Tángbái hé) is a river in Central China, formed by the convergence of two tributaries, the Tang River and the Bai River.[1] It is the largest tributary of the Han River.[2] The river flows from north to south, passing through Henan Province and Hubei Province.[3]

Tangbai River
Native name唐白河  (Chinese)
Physical characteristics
Length22.6 kilometers
Basin features
River systemHan River

Basic information

Tangbai River eventually feeds into the Han River at Zhangwan, Xiangfan,[4] with a length of 22.6 kilometers[5] and a watershed area of 24,500 square kilometers.[6]

History

During the periods of Ming Dynasty and Qing Dynasty, the Tangbai River channel was once a golden waterway connecting Hubei and Henan provinces. In recent years, the waterway gradually shrank due to the decrease in the amount of water coming from upstream. [7]

References
  1. "Shedian: The Grand Hub of the Ten Thousand Mile Tea Road". Sina News. Shanxi Evening Post. 2020-10-16.
  2. China's Environmental Crisis and Breakthrough. Social Sciences Literature Press. 2005. ISBN 978-7-80190-963-3.
  3. "Tangbai River You come from the history". Slt.hubei.gov.cn. Hubei Daily. 2017-06-14.
  4. Flad, R.K.; Chen, P. (2013). Ancient Central China: Centers and Peripheries along the Yangzi River. Case Studies in Early Societies. Cambridge University Press. p. 28. ISBN 978-1-139-85131-2.
  5. "Rivers". www.xf.gov.cn. 2015-04-09.
  6. "Pollution in Tangbai River Basin Endangers Hubei and Henan Provinces". www.xfmj.gov.cn. 2010-03-04.
  7. Lei Chuang, Chen Jun (2018-01-23). "The two provinces of Hubei and Henan jointly build a waterway". Xinhuanet.com. Hubei Daily.
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