Qinhuai River

river, China

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The Qinhuai River is a tributary of the Yangtze River (Chang Jiang) in eastern China. It flows through Nanjing, a city historically known for its entertainment venues and now a popular tourist destination. The river runs along the outside of the old city wall and is integral to the city's landscape, with areas like Confucius Temple and river cruises drawing visitors. Historically, the Qinhuai River has been associated with the city's culture and development.12

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…Nanjing is bordered by the Qinhuai River, which runs along the outside of the city wall and is a tributary of the Yangtze. On the east are the foothills of the Zijin (“Purple-Gold”) Mountains, and at the city’s west side is Qingliang (“Clear-Cool”) Hill. Outside of the city wall to…
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…Nanjing is bordered by the Qinhuai River, which runs along the outside of the city wall and is a tributary of the Yangtze. On the east are the foothills of the Zijin (“Purple-Gold”) Mountains, and at the city’s west side is Qingliang (“Clear-Cool”) Hill. Outside of the city wall to…
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