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Qiantang River Tidal Bore Viewing Guide (Calendar)

The Qiantang River tidal bore is one of China's best-known natural spectacles, and Haining Yanguan has long been one of the most popular places to watch it. This page brings together solar dates, lunar dates, solar terms, and traditional prime bore windows in one calendar so visitors can choose a better date and plan transport, lodging, and time on site with more confidence.

Bore-viewing windows with solar and lunar dates side by side

Click any date to view its lunar date, solar term, festival, and seasonal reference tide times. Morning tide = Xi (the first high tide of the day); evening tide = Chao (the second high tide of the day).

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Today Prime bore window Festival / Solar term

Understand the Qiantang bore and how to use this calendar well.

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What is the Qiantang River tidal bore?

The Qiantang bore is one of the world's best-known tidal bores. The Yanguan section in Haining is especially popular thanks to its dramatic wave form and convenient access.

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When is a better time to plan a visit?

每月Lunar days 15 to 20、初一至初六通常更值得重点关注;如果想体验更有节庆氛围的观潮行程,农历八月中秋前后往往更受欢迎。

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How should you read the forecast?

This page links solar and lunar dates to highlight prime bore windows and adds seasonal reference tide times. It is best used for early trip planning, while final decisions should still follow park notices and on-site guidance.

Seasonal Reference for the Qiantang Tidal Bore

The times below are reference values only. Weather, water level, and river channel conditions can all affect the bore, so please follow scenic-area notices and live announcements on site.

Travel and Safety Reminder

Forecasts are for reference only. Arrive about one hour early, keep away from dangerous edges, and pay close attention to safety.