In which directions do rivers flow from Guizhou’s plateau?

Because the terrain of the Yunnan-Guizhou Plateau slopes at a steep angle from the center of the province, rivers in Guizhou flow in three directions: north, east, and south.1

These rivers generally serve as the upper streams for major river systems, including the Yangtze and the Xi River system. Much of the province is drained by the Wu River system, while the Hongshui River and its tributaries drain much of the southwestern region. Due to the province's abrupt changes in gradient and significant fluctuations in flow volume, these rivers are characterized by many rapids and deep gorges, which make them largely unsuitable for navigation but provide substantial potential for hydroelectric power.23