Brief information on Yellow River  

With a total length of 5,464 kilometers, the Yellow River is the second longest river in China after the Yangtze River. It is considered the birthplace of ancient Chinese culture and the cradle of Chinese civilization. The headwaters of the Yellow River lie in the Kunlun Mountains in northwestern Qinghai Province. The river runs through nine provinces and autonomous regions, and is fed by more than 30 major tributaries and countless streams on its way to Dongying in Shandong Province, where it drains into the Bohai Sea.

The Yellow River is widely considered the cradle of Chinese civilization and is sometimes referred to as the spiritual home of the Chinese people. Its water and spirit have nurtured China, and for thousands of years, the Yellow River has been admired by writers, artists and common people. The Yellow River bears special significance in China, more than its name can convey.

Along the reaches of the Yellow River, travelers can view majestic resorts and the unique scenery of the Loess Plateau. As it rushes through Lanzhou City, Gansu Province, the Yellow River creates some of the most beautiful scenery that the area has to offer. The river itself and its many tributaries provide life-giving water to the industrious people who live on its banks. The water is torrential, running towards East China with its own rhythm. The main attractions along the river are the Gansu Provincial Museum, the Bingling Temple Grottoes and the Lanzhou Zhongshan Bridge, known as “the First Bridge over the Yellow River.”

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