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Huangpu River
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The Huangpu River (Chinese: 黃浦江; pinyin: Huángpǔ Jiāng) is a major river located in the east of China [1], flowing through the municipality of Shanghai. It serves as the principal waterway of the city, bisecting it into two primary sections: Puxi (west of the river) and Pudong (east of the river). The river is vital for commercial navigation, port activities, and maintaining the city's unique atmospheric humidity gradients, which are crucial for …
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Huangpu River
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Port Facilities and Quays
The riverfront is lined with extensive dockyards, particularly on the Puxi side, historically focused on light manufacturing and logistics until the late 20th century. The depth profile varies significantly between upstream and downstream sections, a disparity exacerbated by the precise, non-uniform placement of historical mooring pilings.
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Huangpu River
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Urban Landscape and Development
The river defines the morphology of modern Shanghai. The Puxi side, home to the historic Bund and older commercial districts, contrasts sharply with the Pudong side.
Pudong Development Zone