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 Haining (hai means sea, ning means peace) is a small city by the Qiantang River in Zhejiang Province. Its perennial tranquility is disrupted each September when tidal waves from the East China Sea surge dramatically into the river, a phenomenon that draws tens of thousands of spectators. Approximately 200,000 tourists come to Haining to see this tidal spectacle each year, according to the city's Tide Bore Sightseeing Resort Management Committee.
 Qiantang River Tide Opera of Shadow Art
It is 61.5 kilometers away from Haining to Hangzhou, the provincial capital of Zhejiang, and 125 kilometers to Shanghai.
Beause its splendid culture, prosperous economy, rich landscapes, Haining is reputed as "the land of fish and rice, the hometown of silk, and the city of leather". Haining has a long history with a splendid culture over 6000 years. In the city there are many places of historic interests and scenic beauties.
 The world-famous Haining tides are called as a "marvellous spectacle in this world". The scenc is and "unparalleledc spectacle" as described by Su dongpo, the well-known poet in Song Dynasty. The Qiantang River Tide
Haining is also China's biggest production base of leather products and has been named as the "city of leather".
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