Sheshui

The She River (Sheshui) is a 112 km left tributary of the Yangtze in central China. It flows through Dawu County, Hong'an County, and the Huangpi District of Wuhan, where it gives its name to Shekou. The river's route was noted in the ancient Commentary on the Water Classic.

Don't miss

• The river's route, noted in the ancient Commentary on the Water Classic
• The Masai archaeological site from the Warring States period on the lower reaches
• The Chengmentan archaeological site from the New Stone Age
• The Sangujing archaeological site on the lower reaches
• The Xianyou Tai and Xian You cave, built in memory of the legendary couple Huanglong and He Xiangu

Getting there

Know before you go

• The She River is a left tributary of the Yangtze, 112 km long.
• Several archaeological sites from the Warring States period and New Stone Age are located on the lower reaches.

A bit of history

The Warm Winter on the She River is one of the ten important aspects of Huangpi District, recognized since the Qing dynasty. A legend tells of Huanglong (one of the Eight Immortals) and his wife He Xiangu, who lived on a boat and helped villagers during a flood. After they drowned, villagers built the Xianyou Tai and Xian You cave on the riverbank in their honor. Every winter solstice, the Eight Immortals gather there for a wine libation sacrifice.