The Yellow River, known as China's artery, is the second longest river in China and an important river in Chinese history and culture. It originates from the Qinghai-Tibet Plateau in the west and flows into the East China Sea in the east. The Yellow River is famous for its unique cultural heritage and historical symbols, as well as its significant role in Chinese history and culture. It is one of the few rivers in the world that still retains the natural state of a glacier-fed river, with an average water temperature of 4 degrees Celsius and an average annual flow of 325 cubic kilometers. The Yellow River is also 5,464 kilometers long, ranking fifth in the world.