武汉市著名的河流:长江、汉江、倒水河、滠水河和举水河。
长江:发源于“世界屋脊”——青藏高原的唐古拉山脉各拉丹冬峰西南侧。在世界大河中长度仅次于非洲的尼罗河和南美洲的亚马逊河,居世界第三位。
汉江:又称汉水,汉江河,为长江最大的支流。在历史上占居重要地位,常与长江、淮河、黄河并列,合称“江淮河汉”。
倒水河:长江支流,发源于大别山南麓河南省新县的庆儿寺,全长163.3公里,流域面积2317平方公里。
滠水河:长江支流,发源于大悟三角山,流经孝感市大悟县、黄冈市红安县和武汉市黄陂区三地。黄陂区马寨城遗址、城门潭遗址、三姑井三大古城遗址就在滠水河畔。
举水河:发源于大别山南麓,起源于麻城的西北部山区的福田河和乘马岗乡,是长江主要支流之一。
Famous rivers in Wuhan: Yangtze River, Han River, Daoshui River, Luoshui River and Jushui River.
Yangtze River: Originated from the southwest side of Geladandong Peak in Tanggula Mountains on the Qinghai-Tibet Plateau, the "Roof of the World". 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.
Han River: Also known as Hanshui River, Hanjiang River, the largest tributary of the Yangtze River. It occupies an important position in history and is often listed alongside the Yangtze River, Huaihe River and Yellow River, collectively known as "Jianghuaihehan".
Daoshui River: A tributary of the Yangtze River, originating from Qinger Temple in Xinxian County, Henan Province, at the southern foot of Dabie Mountain, with a total length of 163.3 kilometers and a drainage area of 2,317 square kilometers.
Luoshui River: A tributary of the Yangtze River, originating from Dawu Sanjiao Mountain, flowing through Dawu County, Xiaogan City, Hong'an County, Huanggang City and Huangpi District, Wuhan City. The three ancient city ruins of Mazhaicheng, Chengmentan and Sangujing in Huangpi District are located on the banks of the Sheshui River.
Jushui River: Originated from the southern foot of Dabie Mountain, it originates from Futian River and Chengmagang Township in the northwestern mountainous area of Macheng, and is one of the main tributaries of the Yangtze River.
The Yangtze River is Wuhan's underground river, with abundant water resources.