Yanshui River

Yanshui River
Yanshui River seen from Anping, with the Taijiang National Park on the other side.
Map showing the mouth of Yanshui River
Yanshui River in Taiwan
Country Taiwan
Physical characteristics
River mouth Taiwan Strait: Anping District/Annan District
23°00′14″N 120°09′00″E / 23.004°N 120.15°E / 23.004; 120.15Coordinates: 23°00′14″N 120°09′00″E / 23.004°N 120.15°E / 23.004; 120.15
Length 41 km (25 mi)
Basin features
Basin size 343 km2 (132 sq mi)
Landmarks Taijiang National Park

The Yanshui River (Chinese: 鹽水溪; Hanyu Pinyin: Yánshuǐ Xī; Tongyong Pinyin: Yánshuěi Si; Pe̍h-ōe-jī: Kiâm-chuí-khe) is a river in southern Taiwan. It flows through Tainan City for about 41.3 km.[1][2] The wetlands at the river mouth fall partly in the Taijiang National Park.[3]

See also

References

  1. ↑ "Geography & demographics". The Republic of China Yearbook 2015. Executive Yuan. 2015. pp. 40–53. ISBN 978-986-04-6013-1.
  2. ↑ "GeoNames Search". Geographic Names Database. National Geospatial-Intelligence Agency, USA. Retrieved 1 May 2016.
  3. ↑ "Yanshui River mouth wetlands". Taijiang National Park: Visitor Information. Taijiang National Park. Retrieved 1 May 2016.


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