Han River (Taiwan)
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.
| Han River | |
|---|---|
| Native name | 旱溪 (Chinese) |
| Location | |
| Country | Taiwan |
| City | Taichung |
| Physical characteristics | |
| Source | Gonglaoping |
| • location | Fengyuan District |
| • coordinates | 24.2610°N 120.7663°E |
| Mouth | Dali River |
• location | Dali District |
• coordinates | 24.1235°N 120.7028°E |
| 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. A bike path known as the "Han River Bike Trail" (旱溪自行車道) runs alongside the river between Fengyuan and Dali.
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