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There is no grander sight in the world than the Qiantang River Tide on the 18th day of the eighth lunar month.

The extraordinary surging tide of the Qiantang River is a world-renowned natural wonder, caused by the gravitational pull of celestial bodies, the centrifugal force from the Earth's rotation, and the unique bottleneck shape of Hangzhou Bay.

To the east of Zheshan Hill on the south bank of the Qiantang River, approximately 500,000 mu of reclaimed land extends like a peninsula, shielding the river mouth. This configuration turns the area from the hill to the outer 12th section into a large bottle with a narrow mouth—easy for the tide to rush in but difficult to recede. Hangzhou Bay is over 100 kilometers wide, yet at the outer 12th section it narrows to just a few kilometers. Meanwhile, the eastern part of the riverbed rises sharply, making the river shallow with a high bed. As a massive volume of water flows from the Qiantang River mouth, the tide cannot rise evenly due to the constricted channel. The rear tide is forced to push the front tide, which is moving too slowly, creating layer upon layer of waves—forming the most magnificent natural phenomenon on Earth.

On the 18th day of the eighth month in the Chinese lunar calendar, hundreds of thousands of tourists from home and abroad gather here to watch the Qiantang Tide. A scholar in ancient times wrote: "The tide arrives with a faint drumbeat, appearing at a distance like a silken thread across the river; as it draws near, it thunders like mountains."

People have maintained the tradition of watching the Qiantang Bore since the Tang dynasty. During the Southern Song dynasty, this tradition reached its peak of splendor. On the 18th day of the eighth lunar month, the imperial court would hold a marine inspection ceremony, while locals engaged in tide-watching and tide-teasing activities. This date is said to be the birthday of the god of waves. Over time, the custom of tide-watching has become a grand occasion, with local communities organizing various festivals to celebrate it. When the tide-watching festival arrives, people from all over the country and the world come to witness this wonderful natural spectacle. Yanguan Town in Haining is the most famous site for viewing the Qiantang Bore, and in recent years, Xiaoshan in Hangzhou has also emerged as an ideal location to experience this world wonder.

The Qiantang Tidal Bore is extremely dangerous if you are not careful. Therefore, you should follow the orders and arrangements of the police officers, who do their utmost to ensure your pleasant viewing experience and personal safety.