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Wu River

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The Wu River, also called the Wujiang, is a major river in southwestern China and the longest southern tributary of the Yangtze River. It flows through the mountainous province of Guizhou and continues toward Chongqing, where it joins the Yangtze. The river's steep terrain and substantial elevation changes have supported a chain of hydroelectric projects, while its gorges and reservoirs also shape transport, settlement, and water management in the region.

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Why is the Wu River also called the Wujiang?

Wujiang is the Chinese name commonly rendered in English as Wu River. Both names refer to the major river that runs through Guizhou and continues toward Chongqing.

Where does the Wu River flow before reaching the Yangtze?

The river crosses the mountainous province of Guizhou and then enters the Chongqing area. It joins the Yangtze there as one of the Yangtze’s major southern tributaries.

Why does the Wu River have so many gorges and steep sections?

Its basin crosses rugged southwestern Chinese terrain, so the channel is confined by mountains rather than spreading across a broad plain. That geography also creates rapids, narrow valleys, and sites used for hydropower.

Is the Wu River the longest southern tributary of the Yangtze?

Yes, the Wujiang is generally described as the longest southern tributary of the Yangtze. Its route through Guizhou and Chongqing explains why it is an important river in southwestern China.

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