The largest river in Asia is the Yangtze River, also known as the Chang Jiang. Stretching approximately 6,300 kilometers (about 3,917 miles), it flows entirely within China, originating in the Tibetan Plateau and emptying into the East China Sea. The Yangtze is not only the longest river in Asia but also holds great cultural, economic, and historical significance. It serves as a critical waterway for transportation, irrigation, and hydroelectric power generation, with the Three Gorges Dam being one of the largest of its kind in the world, highlighting the river's strategic importance to China's development.