China: Qiantang River

Tidal Bore Facts

• Height: 1 to 3 m (up to 6 m)
• Speed: 25 to 30 km/h (up to 39 km/h)
• World record for highest tidal bore: 8.93 m
• Tidal bore watching is a tradition of more than 2000 years
• Fall festival attracts more than 250 000 visitors
• Tidal bore is called Black Dragon

Photos of the Tidal Bore on the Qiantang River

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