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The Liao River flows through three provinces: Do you know how it connects Jilin, Inner Mongolia and Liaoning?
The Liao River is one of the major rivers in Northeast China, flowing through the three provinces of Jilin, Inner Mongolia and Liaoning, with a total length of 761 miles (about 1,345 kilometers). This river is not only a geographical landmark, but also a symbol of culture and history. It is deeply loved by the local people and is even called the "Mother River".
Since ancient times, the Liaohe River has been like a mother, nourishing all living things along its way.
The name of the Liao River comes from the Liao region, which is the historical name for southern Manchuria. Its basin area exceeds 232,000 square kilometers. Although its average flow rate is only 500 cubic meters per second, which seems slightly small compared with large rivers such as the Pearl River, this does not reduce its importance in the local area.
Liaohe River System
The Liao River is formed by the confluence of its two major tributaries, the Xiliao River from the west and the Dongliao River from the east. The Xiliao River flows through Inner Mongolia, with a length of 449 kilometers. It is mainly formed by the confluence of the Halao River and the Xilamulun River. The Dongliao River originates in Jilin Province, is 360 kilometers long, and after a period of S-shaped winding, it merges into the Xiliao River at the junction of Jilin, Liaoning and Inner Mongolia, forming the main body of the Liao River.
In the Liaohe River basin, the rich ecosystem has nurtured many unique cultures and become the foundation of local people's lives.
Main basins and branches of Liaohe River
The Liao River flows southward across the Northeast Plain and through the entire Liaoning Province. Near the township of Flattop, the river turns westward and intersects numerous tributaries in its lower reaches. As the river flows southwest, it eventually reaches the Liujianfang hydrological station in Tai'an County, where it historically splits into two tributaries to form the Liaohe Delta.
Flood control challenges on the Liao River
The Liaohe River Delta's flat terrain, composed of flexible sedimentary soils and winding river channels, makes flood control a challenge. Especially for Yingkou City, which is close to the estuary of the Liaohe River, the risk of floods is imminent. In 1958, in order to prevent flooding in the area, the authorities began engineering reconstruction to divert the flow of the Liaohe River to the Shuangtaizi River, completely changing the flow of the river and the characteristics of the integrated water system.
This transformation caused the Liaohe River to lose its previous branches and become a completely new river system, forcing people to face the challenges and opportunities brought by water conservancy projects.
Cultural and economic significance of Liaohe River
The Liaohe River is not only a natural river, but also carries rich cultural and economic connotations. Cities along the river, such as Shenyang, Fushun and Anshan, have prospered due to their rich resources. The development of these cities is closely related to the Liaohe River, providing an inexhaustible source of nourishment for local economic prosperity and cultural continuation.
However, as time goes by, the ecological environment of Liaohe River faces various challenges, such as industrial pollution and urban expansion, which also makes people pay more attention to the protection and sustainable development of this river.
The future of Liaohe River
Looking into the future, how to promote economic development in coastal areas while protecting the ecology of the Liaohe River will be an issue that requires deep thought. More importantly, how to ensure that the new generation's feelings and understanding of this mother river continue is also a topic that each of us should think about. Can you imagine a future for the Liaohe River that strikes a balance between rational use of water resources and ecological protection?
