Babianjiang River in Mojiang County, Puer
Chinese Name:把边江
English Name: Babianjiang River in Mojiang County, Puer
Baybian River
The Baybian River connects Ning’er County to Mojiang County in Yunnan Province. Its upper reaches are known as the Chuan River in Jingdong County. Upon entering Ning’er County, the river flows through Baybian, which gives the river its name.
Basin Overview
The upper reaches of the river are the Chuan River in Jingdong County. When it enters Ning’er County, it serves as the boundary river between Ning’er County and Mojiang County, and then flows into Jiangcheng County. The river passes through Moke Town, Baybian Village, Puyi Township, and Liming Township in Ning’er County before reaching Jiangcheng County.
Black Water River
The Black Water River is the largest tributary on the right bank of the Red River. It originates in Jingdong Yi Autonomous County in Yunnan Province, China, where it is known as Baybian River. It flows into Vietnam near Mengde and follows a northwest-to-southeast direction, merging with the Red River near Yuekhi. The river accounts for 48% of the Red River’s flow and extends 543 kilometers within Vietnam. The riverbanks generally rise 200-300 meters above the river surface, with some areas reaching over 700 meters. The river valley is narrow and deep, and the water appears black, which is why it is named the Black Water River. There are dozens of large waterfalls along the river. The area is rich in forest resources. In 1979, the Tuojiang Comprehensive Water Conservancy Project and the Heping Hydropower Station were constructed near Pingjiang and Heping City.
