Qiantang River

When tourists take joyful vacations in Zhejiang, Qiantang River Bridge has always been a stunning spectacle in Hangzhou travel to worldwide tourists with the major function of connecting railways between Hangzhou, Shanghai, Zhejiang and Jiangxi. Excellently designed by the Chinese engineer Mao Yisheng, Qiantang River Bridge is the first double-decked bridge built by the Chinese which tourists must witness in China travel.

Due to the particular geographical formation between Qiantang River and the ocean to make the spectacular tourist attraction in Hangzhou tour, the raging tidal bore has been regarded as a fantastic spectacle in China travel to worldwide tourists. Surprisingly up to 9 meters (30 feet) high, Qiantang River and bay have been known for the world's largest tidal bore which tourists can never miss in China tour.

The best time to appreciate the astonishing tidal bore falls in Autumn, especially the days close to the traditional Chinese holiday, Moon Festival. Tourists are allowed to appreciate the panoramic view of Qiantang River Bridge from Pagoda of Six Harmonies and the bridge seems like a rainbow above the magnificent river as the stunning landmark in Hangzhou Tourism.

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