Hejiangmen & Three Rivers Confluence
合江门
Where the Jinsha and Min rivers meet and the Yangtze begins, the riverside plaza and Hejiang Gate tower are Yibin's most symbolic landmarks.
Hejiangmen sits at the eastern end of Yibin's old town, where the Jinsha River (flowing from the southwest) meets the Min River (flowing from the north). From this point, the river is called the Yangtze, so the site is seen as a symbol of the "First Bend" and "First City" of the 10,000-li Yangtze. Along the waterfront are Hejiangmen Plaza, the Yangtze Zero-Kilometre Memorial and a rebuilt Hejiang Gate tower, from which you can look down on the confluence. In summer and autumn, the Jinsha is murky yellow and the Min is emerald green. The two currents run side by side with a sharp dividing line where they meet, which is quite spectacular. At dusk and into the night, the buildings and bridges on both banks light up and reflect on the water, making this Yibin's most popular night view. Locals often come here to stroll and fly kites. The plaza is free to enter. Getting there: It's in the old city center, within walking distance of Guanying Street, Daguan Tower and Liubeichi Park. Nearby food: Ranmian (sesame noodles), yacai buns and a riverside night market in the old town. Note: The riverside is windy. During the rainy season, some waterfront platforms close when the water rises, so don't climb over the railings.
Opening hours
All day
Nearby sights
- Guanying Ancient Street
- Daguan Tower, Yibin
- Zhenwushan Ancient Building Complex
- Liubeichi Park
- Zhao Yiman Memorial Hall
- Cuiping Mountain
- Wuliangye Liquor Culture Museum
- Yibin Museum