The Han River (Chinese: 旱溪; pinyin: Hànxī, lit. "dry creek") is a river located in Taichung, Taiwan. The river flows southwards from Gonglaoping in Fengyuan District until it joins the Dali River near Provincial Highway 74 in Dali District.[1]
Han River | |
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Native name | 旱溪 (Chinese) |
Location | |
Country | Taiwan |
City | Taichung |
Physical characteristics | |
Source | Gonglaoping |
• location | Fengyuan District |
• coordinates | 24.2610°N 120.7663°E / 24.2610; 120.7663 |
Mouth | Dali River |
• location | Dali District |
• coordinates | 24.1235°N 120.7028°E / 24.1235; 120.7028 |
Length | 33.5 km |
Basin features | |
River system | Dadu River |
Even though the river is wide, it's relatively low discharge means that the river runs dry for most of the year, hence the name.[2] A bike path known as the "Han River Bike Trail" (旱溪自行車道) runs alongside the river between Fengyuan and Dali.[3]
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