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Haining: biggest wave in 6 years on Qiantang
The tidal surge is coming on schedule at noon on July 22nd.
It is learnt from the Hydrology Station in Haining near Hangzhou that because the Total Solar Eclipse, the biggest tidal surge in six year will be seen on Qiantang River on October 6.
He Fuguo, director of Haining Hydrology Station, told reporters that the hydrological characteristics Qiantang River's wave moments had changed a lot since the July 22 Total Solar Eclipse. In the past, the big surge happens between the First and Fifth Days, and the Fifteenth and Twentieth Days of the Eighth Month in Chinese Calendar. However, according to hydrological data recorded since the solar eclipse, the average height of tidal wave has been 20 centimeters more than the same time last year. This year, the duration of the big surge will be increasing from commonly 5 days to seven or eight days.
"If there are no special rain and wind influences, the big surge is going to be stronger than that of last year on the Eighteenth Day of the Eighth Month. It will be the biggest in six years," said He Fuguo.
He Fuguo, director of Haining Hydrology Station, told reporters that the hydrological characteristics Qiantang River's wave moments had changed a lot since the July 22 Total Solar Eclipse. In the past, the big surge happens between the First and Fifth Days, and the Fifteenth and Twentieth Days of the Eighth Month in Chinese Calendar. However, according to hydrological data recorded since the solar eclipse, the average height of tidal wave has been 20 centimeters more than the same time last year. This year, the duration of the big surge will be increasing from commonly 5 days to seven or eight days.
"If there are no special rain and wind influences, the big surge is going to be stronger than that of last year on the Eighteenth Day of the Eighth Month. It will be the biggest in six years," said He Fuguo.
The above photo shows tourists flock Haining to enjoy the "visual feast" of Solar Eclipse on July 22nd.
Haining as the best location to watch Qiantang River tide is famous for the height, changing directions, power and danger of the surge. It has attracted about 8 million spectators in recent decade. The Tide Watching Festival is held between September 28 and October 8, just in time with China's National Day and the traditional Mid-Autumn Festival, on October 1 and 3 respectively.
During the Qiantang tide festival, the 16th Haining Leather Expo and 9th China Haining Home Textile Expo will also be held from September 28 to 30. Tourists not only to see the wave during the day and listen to the water beating the shore in the evening, but also to buy leather goods and home textile products.
(This news article is a translation from Chinese texts for travel reference. It does not represent the views of AbsoluteChinaTours)
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During the Qiantang tide festival, the 16th Haining Leather Expo and 9th China Haining Home Textile Expo will also be held from September 28 to 30. Tourists not only to see the wave during the day and listen to the water beating the shore in the evening, but also to buy leather goods and home textile products.
(This news article is a translation from Chinese texts for travel reference. It does not represent the views of AbsoluteChinaTours)
Related information:
Hangzhou Travel
Surfing Carnival at Qiantang River
