Shancheng River

Shancheng River

The Shancheng River is a national AA-level tourist attraction.

The Shancheng River is the main river in Shengzhou, formed by the convergence of the Chengtan River flowing from the south and the Changle River coming from the west. The Chengtan River, commonly known as the South River, is also called the "Male River" due to its steep riverbed and rapid current. The Changle River, also referred to as the West River, has a flatter riverbed and gentler flow, hence known as the "Female River." When floods occur, after the two rivers merge, there is a slender, silvery ribbon-like stream sandwiched between them, separating the male and female waters. The southern part is murky with surging waves, while the northern part is clear and calm, creating a spectacle of one river with two flows, an embedded silver band, which only merges far downstream — a truly remarkable sight. The Shancheng River continues to Shangyu where it joins the Cao’e River. Lined with green mountains on both banks and winding gently through the valley, it has long been celebrated historically as the “Nine Bends of the Shancheng River.” Along the river are numerous historic sites, and over the dynasties, many poets and scholars lived or traveled here, leaving behind countless famous poems and interesting anecdotes about the Shancheng.

Address: Beside the Ganlin Town Toll Station, Shengzhou City