List of rivers of Taiwan facts for kids

Taiwan is an island with many beautiful rivers! These rivers are super important because they provide water for drinking, farming, and even fun activities like rafting. They also create amazing landscapes, like deep valleys and gorges. Let's explore some of the longest and most important rivers that flow across Taiwan.

Main Rivers of Taiwan

Rivers in Taiwan are called xi (溪) or he (河) in Chinese. Many of them start high up in the mountains and flow down to the sea. Here's a look at some of the rivers that are longer than 19 kilometres (12 mi).

Northern Taiwan Rivers

The northern part of Taiwan has several important rivers, especially around the big cities like Taipei.

• Dongshan River - This river is in Yilan County and is about 24 km (15 mi) long.
• Lanyang River - Also in Yilan County, this river stretches for about 73 km (45 mi). It has a few branches:
  • Yilan River - About 25 km (16 mi) long.
  • Qingshui River - Also about 25 km (16 mi) long.
  • Luodong River - About 21 km (13 mi) long.
• Shuang River - Found in New Taipei City, this river is about 27 km (17 mi) long.
• Tamsui River - This is a very important river system that flows through New Taipei City, Taoyuan City, Taipei City, and Hsinchu County. It's about 159 km (99 mi) long! Many cities get their water from this river. Its main branches are:
  • Keelung River - Flows through New Taipei City, Taipei City, and Keelung City, about 89.4 km (55.6 mi) long.
  • Xindian River - Flows through New Taipei City and Taipei City, about 82 km (51 mi) long. It has smaller branches like the Jingmei River (28.1 km (17.5 mi)), Beishi River (50 km (31 mi)), and Nanshi River (45 km (28 mi)).
  • Dahan River (also called Takekan River) - Flows through New Taipei City, Taoyuan City, and Hsinchu County, about 135 km (84 mi) long. The Sanxia River (22.6 km (14.0 mi)) is one of its branches.
• Nankan River - Located in Taoyuan City, this river is about 31 km (19 mi) long.
• Fengshan River - In Hsinchu County, it's about 45 km (28 mi) long.
• Touqian River - Also in Hsinchu County, this river is about 63 km (39 mi) long.

Central Taiwan Rivers

Central Taiwan is home to some of the island's longest rivers, which are vital for agriculture.

• Houlong River - This river is in Miaoli County and is about 58 km (36 mi) long.
• Da'an River - Flows through Miaoli County and Taichung City, stretching for about 96 km (60 mi).
• Dajia River - Located in Taichung City, this river is about 124 km (77 mi) long.
• Dadu River (also known as the Wu or Black River) - This river flows through Taichung City, Changhua County, and Nantou County. It's about 116 km (72 mi) long. Some of its branches include:
  • Maoluo River - About 47 km (29 mi) long.
  • Nankang River - About 34 km (21 mi) long.
• Zhuoshui River - This is the longest river in Taiwan, flowing through Nantou County, Changhua County, and Yunlin County. It's an amazing 186 km (116 mi) long! It has several branches:
  • Qingshui River - About 51 km (32 mi) long.
  • Shuili River - About 19 km (12 mi) long.
  • Wanta River - About 37 km (23 mi) long.
  • Kashe River - About 47 km (29 mi) long.

Southern Taiwan Rivers

The south of Taiwan also has many important rivers that support its population and farmlands.

• Beigang River - Flows through Yunlin County and Chiayi County, about 82 km (51 mi) long. Its branches include the Tahukou River (33 km (21 mi)) and Sandie River (35 km (22 mi)).
• Puzi River - In Chiayi County, this river is about 75 km (47 mi) long.
• Bazhang River - Flows through Chiayi County and Tainan City, about 81 km (50 mi) long. The Touqian River (28 km (17 mi)) is one of its branches.
• Jishui River - In Tainan City, it's about 65 km (40 mi) long. It has branches like the Guichong River (35 km (22 mi)) and Baishui River (20 km (12 mi)).
• Zengwen River - Flows through Chiayi County and Tainan City, about 130 km (81 mi) long. The Houku River (51.4 km (31.9 mi)) is one of its branches.
• Yanshui River - In Tainan City, this river is about 41 km (25 mi) long.
• Erren River - Flows through Tainan City and Kaohsiung City, about 65 km (40 mi) long.
• Agongdian River - In Kaohsiung City, it's about 38 km (24 mi) long.
• Fengshan River - Also in Kaohsiung City, this one is about 20 km (12 mi) long.
• Dianbao River - In Kaohsiung City, about 32 km (20 mi) long.
• Gaoping River - This is another very long river, flowing through Kaohsiung City and Pingtung County. It's about 171 km (106 mi) long! Its major branches include:
  • Qishan River - About 117 km (73 mi) long.
  • Ailiao River - About 69 km (43 mi) long.
  • Wuluo River
  • Laonong River - About 136 km (85 mi) long. The Zhuokou River (50 km (31 mi)) is one of its branches.
• Donggang River - In Pingtung County, about 47 km (29 mi) long.
• Linbian River - Also in Pingtung County, about 42 km (26 mi) long.

Eastern Taiwan Rivers

Eastern Taiwan has beautiful, often wilder, rivers that flow from the mountains to the Pacific Ocean.

• Beinan River - In Taitung County, this river is about 84 km (52 mi) long.
• Xiuguluan River - Flows through Hualien County, about 81 km (50 mi) long. Some of its branches are:
  • Fuyuan River - About 28 km (17 mi) long.
  • Fengping River - About 37 km (23 mi) long.
  • Lekuleku River - About 54 km (34 mi) long.
• Hualien River - Also in Hualien County, about 57 km (35 mi) long. Its branches include:
  • Mukua River - About 42 km (26 mi) long.
  • Shoufeng River - About 37 km (23 mi) long.
  • Wanli River - About 53 km (33 mi) long.
• Heping River - In Hualien County, this river is about 50 km (31 mi) long.

See also

• Geography of Taiwan
• List of mountains in Taiwan

Images for kids

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  Dajia River in Taichung City

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  Xiuguluan River - Hualien County

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  Shakadang River in Taroko National Park

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  Liwu River in Taroko National Park