Valleys and plains are found along the coastline and rivers. The north of the province lies just south of the Yangtze Delta, and consists of plains around the cities of Hangzhou, Jiaxing, and Huzhou, where the Grand Canal of China enters from the northern border to end at Hangzhou. Another relatively flat area is found along the Qu River around the cities of Quzhou and Jinhua. Major rivers include the Qiangtang and Ou Rivers. Most rivers carve out valleys in the highlands, with plenty of rapids and other features associated with such topography. Well-known lakes include the West Lake of Hangzhou and the South Lake of Jiaxing. COUNT 5
QSN1 What does the north of the province lie just south of? ANS1 the Yangtze Delta QSN2 Where does the Grand Canal of China end? ANS2 Hangzhou QSN3 What is a major river of the province in addition to the Qiangtang River? ANS3 Ou Rivers QSN4 What is a well-known lake of Hangzhou? ANS4 West Lake QSN5 What is a well-known lake of Jiaxing? ANS5 South Lake