Jian River (Guangdong)
Jian River (), also known as the ''Jianjiang River'' and the ''Ganjiang River'', is the largest river in western Guangdong, China. It has a total length of , and a basin area of 9464 square kilometres. It originates from Tiger Leopard Pit (''Chinese: Zhangyang Pit'') in the village of Zhuangdong, at the foot of the Yunkai Mountain, in northern Xinyi. The urban areas of Xinyi, Huazhou, Gaozhou and Wuchuan are all located along Jianjiang. Overview Xinyi Section The upstream main stream of the Dongjiang River flows from Hawbaokeng and travels counterclockwise for more than 20 kilometers in the northeast-southeast direction to Dapo Village, Xinyichidong Town. There, the stream absorbs several tributaries and grows in width. The Dongjiang River passes through Xinyi from north to south, and about 80 kilometers south, the Xijiang River, originating from Jindongling in the northwestern part of the self-confident Yi, merges into Zhenlong Town. After the two rivers meet, it is called J ...
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