There are five major river systems in the Yangtze River Basin in Wuhan, namely the Yangtze River, Han River, Jushui River, Luoshui River and Daoshui River.

There are five well-known rivers in Wuhan, namely the Yangtze River, Han River, Daoshui River, Luoshui River and Jushui River.

The Yangtze River (the third longest river in the world and the longest river in Asia)

The Yangtze River originates from the southwest side of the Geladandong Peak of the Tanggula Mountains on the Qinghai-Tibet Plateau, the "Roof of the World". The main stream flows through 11 provinces, autonomous regions and municipalities, including Qinghai, Tibet, Sichuan, Yunnan, Chongqing, Hubei, Hunan, Jiangxi, Anhui, Jiangsu and Shanghai, and flows into the East China Sea to the east of Chongming Island. It is about 6,300 kilometers long, which is more than 800 kilometers longer than the Yellow River (5,464 kilometers). Among the world's major rivers, its length is second only to the Nile River in Africa and the Amazon River in South America, ranking third in the world. However, the Nile River Basin spans 9 African countries, the Amazon River Basin spans 7 South American countries, and the Yangtze River is unique to China.

Hanjiang

Also known as Hanshui, Hanjiang River, is the largest tributary of the Yangtze River. Modern hydrology believes that it has three sources: the middle source Yangshui, the northern source Jushui, and the southern source Yudaihe, all of which are located in Ningqiang County, Shaanxi Province, at the southern foot of the Qinling Mountains. It is called Mianshui when it flows through Mian County (now Mian County), and it is called Hanshui when it flows east to Hanzhong; the section from Ankang to Danjiangkou was called Canglangshui in ancient times, and it is also known as Xiangjiang and Xiangshui below Xiangyang.

Hanjiang is the longest tributary of the Yangtze River and occupies an important position in history. It is often listed alongside the Yangtze River, Huaihe River, and Yellow River, collectively known as "Jianghuaihehan".

Hanjiang flows through Shaanxi and Hubei provinces and merges into the Yangtze River at Hankou Longwang Temple in Wuhan City. The river is 1,577 kilometers long, and its drainage area was 174,300 square kilometers before 1959, ranking first among all the river basins in the Yangtze River system.

Daoshui River

A tributary of the Yangtze River. The main drainage basin is in Henan and Hubei provinces. It originates from Qinger Temple in Xin County, Henan Province, at the southern foot of Dabie Mountain. It is 163.3 kilometers long and has a drainage area of ​​2,317 square kilometers. It flows into the Yangtze River at Longkou, Yangluo, Xinzhou District, Wuhan City. According to the "Shui Jing Zhu", Daoshui is called Xiguishui among the five waters of Qishan. When it flows to Lijixia, the eastern branch that flows into Jushui is called Ganhua River; the western branch that flows into the river at Longkou is called Wushishui. In fact, it is one water, but later generations simplified it and generally called it Daoshui.

Laoshui River

Laoshui River, a tributary of the Yangtze River, originates from Sanjiao Mountain in Dawu County, Hubei Province, and flows through Dawu County, Xiaogan City, Hong'an County, Huanggang City, and Huangpi District, Wuhan City. It is 142.14 kilometers long and has a drainage area of ​​2,312 square kilometers. The drainage area in Huangpi District is more than 1,700 square kilometers. The Huangpi section of the Laoshui River is about 90 kilometers long, with an annual inflow of 1.09 billion cubic meters. There are 51 tributaries of various sizes. The entire basin is rectangular, with hilly areas and a small number of low mountainous areas in the upper and middle sections. Water resources are mainly in the upper main and tributary rivers. The three ancient city ruins of Mazhaicheng Ruins, Chengmentan Ruins, and Sangujing Ruins in Huangpi District are located on the banks of the Laoshui River. The protection of the Laoshui River has been included in the Ministry of Environmental Protection's comprehensive water environment management plan for the middle and lower reaches of the Yangtze River.

Jushui River

Jushui River originates from the southern foot of Dabie Mountain, flows from north to south through Macheng City, Xinzhou District, and Tuanfeng County of Huanggang City, Hubei Province, and flows into the Yangtze River in Tuanfeng County. It is 165.7 kilometers long. It is known as the first river in eastern Hubei and is one of the main tributaries of the Yangtze River.

Jushui River originates from Futian River and Chengmagang Township in the northwestern mountainous area of ​​Macheng in Macheng. Its several tributaries pass through Wangfudian, Huangtugang, and Changlinggang to the urban area of ​​Macheng. From the northeast corner of Macheng, it turns a corner and flows southward, passing through Songbu and Qiting. After leaving Macheng, it flows through Xinzhou District of Wuhan City and Tuanfeng County of Huanggang City and then flows into the Yangtze River. Macheng is built along the river. A long embankment separates the river from the urban area. The river water is clear and the bottom is visible. The Macheng Waterworks is built on the riverside, and there are several huge water towers in the middle of the river. The river bank is wide and straight, with weeping willows planted on both sides. When the breeze blows, the weeping willows sway in the wind, and from a distance they look like a girl's beautiful hair.