State Grid Jiaxing ensures power safety for tide-watching season

On the banks of the Qiantang River, the roar of the tide echoes like thunder. With the Mid-Autumn tide-watching season approaching, the Yanguan Tide-Watching Scenic Area in Haining, Jiaxing city, Zhejiang province, is expected to welcome thousands of visitors. 

To ensure a safe and stable power supply during the peak tourist period, on Sept 21, staff from State Grid Jiaxing Power Supply Company carried out comprehensive inspections of distribution boxes, cabinets, transformers and power lines across the scenic area.

As one of China's most renowned tide-watching destinations, the Yanguan Scenic Area attracts vast crowds every year to witness this natural wonder. Reliable electricity not only underpins the experience of visitors but is also vital to the smooth operation of safety and management systems. With rising electricity demand during the tide-watching peak season, the company has deployed frontline teams to conduct targeted inspections and eliminate potential hazards.

"The internal temperature of the distribution box is normal, terminals are secure, and seals are intact with no trace of small animals entering," said technician Shi Hailiang while carefully checking a distribution unit at the Tide-Watching Park inside the scenic area. As he recorded data, he reminded colleagues: "With huge crowds and prolonged high-load operation of electrical equipment, even the smallest hidden risk could cause an accident."

In the core areas of the scenic site, the team members paid special attention to transformer inspections. "Transformers are the backbone of power supply — we must ensure they remain in top condition," explained inspector Shen Zhouyang.

To leave no blind spots, staff combined manual patrols with drone inspections, covering overhead lines and underground cable channels in a thorough sweep.

"Electricity is the heartbeat of the scenic area. We must guarantee absolute reliability so that every visitor can enjoy a safe and reassuring tide-watching experience," said a company representative.

State Grid Jiaxing Power Supply Company will continue to strengthen coordination with meteorological and cultural tourism authorities. Based on tidal schedules and visitor flows, it will dynamically adjust power assurance measures — safeguarding this millennia-old cultural celebration of the tides.