Qu River (Yunnan)


The Qu River is a tributary of the Nanpan River in Yunnan province, southwestern China. The Qu rises in southwestern Jiangchuan County and flows through the Yuxi City, Eshan Yi Autonomous County, Tonghai County, Jianshui County and Huaning County to reach its mouth at the Panxi Town of the Huaning County. The river has a length of 208 km and drains an area of 3,472 square km.
There are some distinct names for the river in different places:
  • Jiangchuan County: Jiuxi River
  • Yuxi City: Zhou River or Yuxi River
  • Eshan Yi Autonomous County: Ni River or Eshan River
  • Tonghai County: Liucun River
  • Jianshui County: Zhuji River
  • Huaning County: Huaxi River

Hydroelectric dams

The Mabozi Dam on the Qu River was constructed in 1977–1981. The station is located in Tonghai County near the border with Jianshui County, near the village called Caozi in the Gaoda Dai and Yi Ethnic Township.