The book begins by elaborating on the relationship between rivers and human civilization. It provides ample theoretical justification for the management and importance of the Yellow River, followed by a comprehensive overview of the geographical features of the Yellow River. The book explores how the Yellow River nurtured Chinese civilization, ancient observations and understandings of the Yellow River, and the historical evolution and geographical changes of the Yellow River, showcasing its close connection with Chinese civilization, and concludes by discussing the development of the Yellow River in its current situation.