1) The Yangtze River holds the title of being the longest river in China, Asia, and the third-longest in the world.
2) Ranking sixth globally in terms of water discharge volume, it's a massive force of nature.
3) Remarkably, the Yangtze River is the world's longest river contained entirely within one country.
4) Spanning one-fifth of China's territory, it sustains roughly one-third of the nation's population.
5) Originating from various tributaries in the eastern Tibetan Plateau, the Yangtze River begins its journey.
6) As it courses through the eastern landscape, it cuts through deep valleys before reaching the Yungui Plateau.
7) Clocking in at a length of 6,300 km, with a catchment area covering 1.8 million square km, it's a colossal river system.
8) The Yangtze River boasts an intricate network of tributaries, including the Yalung, Min, Jialing, and Han rivers.
9) Crucially, the Yangtze delta, fed by this river, contributes around 20 percent of China's GDP annually.
10) Along its banks, travelers can marvel at wonders like the Chongqing Dazu Carvings and the ancient city of Bai Di, among others.