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Chinese refer to the Yellow river as "the Mother River" and "the Cradle of Chinese Civilization". That is because the Yellow River was the birthplace of ancient Chinese civilizations in the Xia (2100–1600 BC) and Shang (1600–1046 BC) eras - the most prosperous region in early Chinese history.
According to Chinese mythology, Yu the Great used a divine axe to cut the mountain ridge three times, creating the Sanmenxia gorges to prevent massive flooding. The three " men " or gates were then named "The Gateway of Man" ( 人门 ), "The Gateway of Gods" ( 神门) and "The Gateway of Devils" ( 鬼门 ).
- Fifth Longest River — Huge Torrent to Muddy Trickle. The First Bend of the Yellow River on the Sichuan-Gansu border. The Yellow River, is the second longest river in China after the Yangtze, and the sixth longest in the world, but less than the 100th for discharge.
- Cradle of Chinese Civilization. Chinese people say the Yellow River is "the Mother River of China" and "the Cradle of Chinese Civilization". Historical evidence shows that the lower Yellow River basin was where Chinese civilization began, and the most prosperous region in early Chinese history.
- The Muddiest Major River on Earth. Chinese name: 黄河 Huánghé /hwung-her/ 'Yellow River' Alternative Chinese name: 浊河 Zhuóhé /jwor-her/ 'Muddy River' The Yellow River got its name because of the ochre-yellow color of the muddy water in the lower reaches of the river.
- The World's Largest "Yellow" Waterfall — Hukou Waterfall. Hukou Waterfall — the most sedimented major waterfall in the world. Hukou Waterfall, in the middle reaches of the Yellow River, is the largest "yellow" waterfall in the world, and the second largest waterfall in China after Huangguoshu Waterfall.
May 8, 2020 · With profound historical and cultural accumulation, Sanmenxia is one of the birthplaces of Chinese civilization. The most well-known culture originated from here is Yangshao Culture from 5,000 to 7,000 years ago, which is the representative culture of the late Neolithic Cultures and features exquisite colorful potteries.
May 31, 2013 · The city has a long history and is considered a birthplace of Chinese civilization, going back, it is said, about 6,000 years, when it was the home to large clans and tribes.
Oct 9, 2017 · Sanmenxia opens up the gate for visitors to see the sparking Yellow River, which is the cradle of Chinese civilization.
Jan 12, 2021 · Sanmenxia is a Yellow River historical and scenic area, and an inland city opening up to tourism. It is getting more popular with tourists because it is on the new bullet train line that connects Xi'an with eastern coastal cities and Beijing.
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