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Which rivers form Zhejiang's second-largest river system?
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Dashan (“Great Mercy”) Pagoda, Shaoxing, Zhejiang province, China.
The second-largest river system in Zhejiang province is formed by the Ou River and its four principal tributaries. These mountain streams are characterized by their swift flow through rocky channels and gorges, yet they remain navigable to skilled boatmen using small, roofed boats known as sampans.1