Zhejiang Province, China Zhejiang Tour Guide - Jiande Meaning of the name of "Jiande" Location History After twenty years of construction one of the largest dams in China, the Xin'an River Dam, was completed near Jiande in 1977. It is 105 meters (344 feet) high, and when all of the planned turbines are built will generate 652,500 kilowatts of electricity. 300,000 people were displaced when the Xin'an River valley was flooded. The resulting reservoir, called Thousand Island Lake, is now a tourist attraction, and fish farmers raise fish species from northern China in the cool waters. Language Culture Food Local specialties include Yandongguang Acanthopanax Wine (a medicinal rice wine), Jiande Bao Tea , Yanzhou Pears , Yanzhou Sesame Cake , and Li Ye Lotus Seeds . Folklore Travel in Hangzhou: Zhejiang Tours - Zhejiang Tour Zhejiang Travel |
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