I’d like to talk about the Yangtze River. It’s the longest and largest river in China, but I’m not sure of its exact length. Based on my memory from geography class in middle school, it should be over 5,000 kilometers long and flows through 11 provinces in China. It also provides water for about one-fifth of China’s land area.

The Yangtze River is the third longest river in the world, after the Nile in Africa and the Amazon in the United States. However, unlike the other two rivers, the Yangtze is entirely within China and does not flow through multiple countries. If you take a closer look at a map of China, you will see that the Yangtze flows from the westernmost part of Sichuan Province all the way to the eastern coast of Shanghai, like a long dragon winding through the country.

Actually, my hometown Jiangsu is right next to the Yangtze River, so for me, it really feels like a “mother river.” I grew up seeing it and learning about its importance in school. It’s deeply connected to my personal memories and local life.

The Yangtze is also very important for the whole country. It’s not just about water — it’s also about electricity. The famous Three Gorges Dam is built on the river, and it generates a lot of energy for families and factories across China.

So overall, the Yangtze is not just a river — it’s a symbol of life, power, and culture in China. And for me personally, it’s part of home.