• The Yangtze is the longest river in China and Asia.

  • It is the third-longest river in the world.

  • It originates in the Tibetan Plateau.

  • It flows generally eastward across China and empties into the East China Sea near Shanghai.

  • Chinese name: Chang Jiang.

  • Major cities associated with the river include:

    • Chongqing

    • Wuhan

    • Nanjing

    • Shanghai

  • The Three Gorges Dam is located on the Yangtze.

  • The river basin is extremely important for Chinese agriculture, industry, transport and hydropower.

Key Pointers

  • Country: China

  • Origin: Tibetan Plateau

  • Mouth: East China Sea

  • Chinese name: Chang Jiang

  • Major project: Three Gorges Dam

  • Status: Longest river in Asia