Along the nanxi river

Geography

The 145-km-long Nanxi River is located in the southeastern part of Zhejiang province. The river runs from north to south and flows between Yandang Mountain on the east and Kuocang Mountain on the west, with a drainage area of 2,472 sq km.

The river lies in a subtropical monsoon zone, enjoying a warm and moist climate and a 283-day frost-free period. With the average temperature of 18.2 C, the valley is perfect for the growth of evergreen forest and various fruits.