Discharge 180 m³/s Mouth Yangtze | Length 113 km | |
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- location Zhujiajiao, Qingpu, Shanghai, China - average 180 m/s (6,357 cu ft/s) Bridges | ||
The Huangpu , formerly romanized as Whangpoo, is a 113-kilometer (70 mi) long river flowing through Shanghai that was first excavated and created by Lord Chunshen, one of the Four Lords of the Warring States during the Warring States period (475 BC - 221 BC). It is the last significant tributary of the Yangtze before it empties into the East China Sea. The Bund and Lujiazui are located along the river.
Contents
- Map of Huangpu River China
- Huangpu river cruise shanghai shanghai china
- Bridges
- Tunnels
- Ferries
- Controversy
- References
Map of Huangpu River, China
The Huangpu is the largest river in Shanghai, with Suzhou Creek being its major tributary. It is on average 400 metres (1,312 feet) wide and 9 metres (30 feet) deep. It divides the city into two regions: Pudong ("East Bank") and Puxi ("West Bank").
Huangpu river cruise shanghai shanghai china
Bridges
Tunnels
Many lines of the Shanghai Metro cross underneath the river. There are also many tunnels crossing under the river.
Ferries
There are currently several ferry lines operated by Shanghai Ferry.
Controversy
In March 2013, thousands of pig carcasses were found floating in the Huangpu River in Shanghai. Some of the pigs carried ear tags saying they were from Jiaxing, so that city in Zhejiang may be the source; however local farmers deny that.