More than 100,000 people come to the Qiantang River to see the "monster" waves that occur every year when the moon's gravitational pull affects the tides.
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| One of the most shared photos on Chinese social media of waves on the Qiantang River was taken on September 4. Every month, the tide pushes saltwater from the East China Sea back into the Qiantang River estuary in Hangzhou, China, creating a fascinating natural phenomenon. |
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| Because the Qiantang River flows through Hangzhou and into the sea, it has many winding and sudden narrowing sections, so the waves are compressed, creating waves several meters high, crashing over the embankment. Mid-Autumn Festival is the time when the tide is most affected by the Moon's gravitational pull, creating the biggest waves of the year. |
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| This year’s “monster wave” event on the Qiantang River attracted more than 100,000 spectators. On September 18, the strongest waves recorded were up to 5 meters high. |
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| Waves on the Qiantang River, passing through the coastal city of Haining in Zhejiang province. Zhejiang officials said this year's storms in the East China Sea have caused stronger waves than usual. |
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| Every year, Chinese authorities have to warn people to keep a safe distance when watching the waves on the Qiantang River. |
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| Strong waves hitting the shore can create a water column up to 10 meters high. Waves on the Qiantang River have long been one of the unique characteristics of Haining City. |
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| Nanyang Town on Hangzhou Bay is also a place that attracts a large number of Chinese people and tourists to see the strongest "monster" waves every Mid-Autumn Festival. |
According to VNE
