[h3]There is an inconspicuous river in Shanghai, named "Chuanyang River".[/h3] [h3]This is a man-made river. It is a river running east-west, and connecting the Huangpu River to the sea.[/h3]
[h3]Since this river was men-made , it differs from the meandering natural rivers, it is a straight one.[/h3] [h3]Its function is to discharge floodwater and prevent flooding in the eastern Shanghai area.[/h3]