Qinhuai River. Night view of the Qinhuai River. You can take a boat ride at night and listen to tunes to enjoy the scenery on both sides of the Qinhuai River. The Qinhuai River is a small tributary of the Yangtze River that passes through the main urban area of ??the ancient city of Nanjing. Nanjing, the ancient capital of the Six Dynasties, has a long history, and many of its famous poems, stories and legends are related to the Qinhuai River. The famous Confucius Temple scenic spot in Nanjing is located on both sides of the Qinhuai River.