As of today, out of season, returns ~August. Earth Exhibit tracks the live conditions and flags it the moment it is on.
The Qiantang River tidal bore is a powerful, rhythmic upstream surge that runs along the Qiantang River at Haining, Zhejiang.
It is driven by strong spring tides and the river channel geometry, producing visible standing waves and breaking bores that attract spectators and photographers every year, especially in autumn.
Where to see it
A taste of where to see it. The full map, exact coordinates and the best timing for each spot live in the app.
| Viewing spots |
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| Yanguan Tidal Bore Viewing Park (Yanguan Guanchao Park) |
| Yanguan Riverside Promenade (public riverbank viewing) |
| + 2 more spots, with exact coordinates and timing, in the app → |
This is the short version
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