The Best Time and Place to Watch Tide in Qiantang River

The Best Time and Place to Watch Tide in Qiantang River

When I was a child, I read a text about Qiantang River, so I always had a yearning for Qiantang River. Some time ago, I finally packed my bags and went to Qiantang River to see the spectacular tide. I did my homework before I went, and I learned the best time and place to see the tide of Qiantang River, otherwise it would be a pity to run away.

Best time to watch the tide

The viewing period of the Qiantang River spring tide is generally around August 18 of the lunar calendar every year, which is the autumn equinox season. At this time, the sun shines directly on the equator of the earth, and the centrifugal force on the water on the earth is the greatest. Coupled with the action of gravity, seawater has formed a huge tidal bore at the mouth of Qiantang River. In addition, tides can also be seen from the first day to the fifth day and the fifteenth day to the twentieth day of the lunar calendar every month, so there are 120 days a year to watch tides.

The best place to watch the tide

The viewing places of Qiantang River tides are mainly concentrated in many tidal parks and tidal spots on both sides of Qiantang River. Among them, Yan Guan Town in Haining and Pagoda of Six Harmonies Park in Hangzhou are the most famous places to watch the tide. Here, visitors can watch the spectacular scene of the Qiantang River tide at close range and feel the shock and charm of the tidal bore.