The Qiantang River (also known as the Qian River) is a southeast Chinese river that originates in the borders of Anhui and Jiangxi provinces and passes through Hangzhou, the capital of Zhejiang province, before flowing into the East China Sea through Hangzhou Bay.
The Qiantang River (also known as the Qian River) is a southeast Chinese river that originates in the borders of Anhui and Jiangxi provinces. An important commercial artery, it runs for 459 km (285 miles) through Zhejiang province, passing through the provincial capital Hangzhou, before flowing into the East China Sea through Hangzhou Bay.