Why is the Yellow River important in Chinese history?

The Yellow River is the most important water resource for the dry north of China, playing an irreplaceable role in economic development, and agriculture. Since 1960 over ... Before damming, it was extremely prone to flooding, and had caused millions of deaths, including the deadliest disaster in human history. read more

The Yellow River is also known as the "cradle of Chinese civilization" or the "Mother River." Usually a source of rich fertile soil and irrigation water, the Yellow River has transformed itself more than 1,500 times in recorded history into a raging torrent that swept away entire villages. read more

Around 4000 B.C the Yellow (Hueng He) River valleyCivilization began in China. Which was the start of the manyChinese Empires. read more

Home / Yellow River / Yellow River Known as the mother river by all the Chinese people, the 5,464-kilometer (about 3,395 miles) Yellow River is the second longest in China after the Yangtze River. read more