Qiantang River Bore (Silver Dragon) Hangzhou

The Qiantang River Bore (Silver Dragon) in Hangzhou is a natural wonder that it is both beautiful and intimidating at the same time. The bore is formed at the mouth of the Qiantang River where it joins the Hangzhou Bay. The tremendous narrowing of the river from a width of 100 kilometers and the gentle rising of the riverbed at this point constricts the river water and creates a giant wave that is called the tidal bore. This tidal bore has claimed innumerable lives in the past years and is still a threat to the native people of the Yanguan village.

World record:
The Tidal Bore is also called the Silver Dragon as it reaches an immense height like that of a dragon and is even said to have created a world record by reaching an amazing height of 8.9 meters and a speed of 40 kilometers an hour.

Ideal time to watch the Qiantang River Bore (Silver Dragon) in Hangzhou:

Though the tidal bore often turns up unexpectedly, the most probable time of its occurrence is during the full moon days. There is an annual festival held in the September on a full moon day that centers on the watching of the tidal bore reaching its great height. Every year it attracts thousands of visitors to Yanguan village. The sight of water rushing upon water with a supernatural force is formidable and also memerizing. The grayish dark water of the river water and the enormous height to which the wave rises has given it the name “Silver Dragon” or the “ Black dragon”.

Things to do around the Qiantang River Bore (Silver Dragon) in Hangzhou:

The river has a park nearby and also an ancient tall pagoda. You can have a leisurely stroll through the park and have a close look at the pristine pagoda before you reach the river mouth to witness the giant wave.