| Qinhuai River | |
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 The Qinhuai as it flows south of the walled city of Nanjing, near the Zhonghua Gate | |
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| Native name | 秦淮河 (Chinese) |
| Location | |
| Country | China |
| Region | Nanjing, Jiangsu Province |
| Physical characteristics | |
| Length | 110 km |
| Basin size | 2630 km2 |
The Qinhuai River (秦淮河) is a tributary of the Yangtze with a total length of 110 km. It flows through central Nanjing and is called "Nanjing's mother river". It is the "life blood" of the city. The Qinhuai River is divided into inner and outer rivers.
The scenic belt along the Qinhuai River meets with the Confucius Temple at the center and the river serving as a bond. The belt, featuring attractions such as Zhanyuan Garden, the Confucius Temple, Egret Islet, China Gate as well as the sailing boats in the river and pavilions and towers on the riverbanks, is a blend of historic sites, gardens, barges, streets, pavilions, towers, folk culture and customs.[1]