The Three Gorges of the Yangtze River starts from Fengjie County in Chongqing City in the west to Yichang City in Hubei Province in the east, with a total length of 204 kilometers. There are three major canyons from west to east: Qutang Gorge, Wu Gorge and Xiling Gorge. Hence the name of the Three Gorges. High mountains confront each other on both sides of the Three Gorges, with steep cliffs and peaks generally 1,000-1,500 meters above the river. The narrowest point is less than 100 meters. The Three Gorges was formed due to the continuous rising of the earth's crust in this area and the strong downward incision of the Yangtze River water. Water resources are extremely abundant.
The area from Baidi City to Daixi is called Qutang Gorge, Wushan to Badong Guandu Pass is called Wu Gorge, and Xiangxi in Zigui to Nanjinguan is called Xiling Gorge. The peaks on both sides of the river are 1,000 to 1,500 meters above sea level. The cliffs are steep and the river is tight. The narrowest point is only about 100 meters. The waterway has many twists and turns and dangerous shoals. When boating in the gorge, there is a state of "there is no way out of the stone, but there is a different sky when the clouds rise".
The Three Gorges of the Yangtze River is one of the top 10 scenic spots in China and the first of the 40 best tourist attractions in China. The Three Gorges of the Yangtze River starts from Baidi City in Fengjie, Chongqing in the west and ends at Nanjinguan in Yichang, Hubei Province in the east. It is the general name of the three canyons of Qutang Gorge, Wu Gorge and Xiling Gorge. It is the most beautiful and magnificent landscape gallery on the Yangtze River, with a total length of 192 kilometers. It is often referred to as the "Big Three Gorges". In addition, there are the "Little Three Gorges" of the Daning River and the "Little Three Gorges" of the Madu River. Here, there are peaks on both sides of the strait, the harbor is narrow and tortuous, the harbor is dotted with beaches and reefs, and the water is turbulent and rapid. "Thousands of mountains are bounded by majestic water, and the mountains and rivers are surrounding each other and contending for the tranquility. Sometimes, the shores and mountain walls stand like axes, and they seem to be supporting each other. Sometimes, dangerous cliffs stand and are blocked by the water, and the harbor currents undoubtedly block the road." Comrade Guo Moruo In the poem "Sichuan Daoqi", the majestic beauty of the gorge scenery is vividly described. There is a famous geographical book in ancient my country called "Shui Jing Zhu", written by Li Daoyuan in the Northern Wei Dynasty. There is a vivid narrative about the Three Gorges in the book: "From the Three Gorges for seven hundred miles, there are mountains on both sides, and there are no gaps. . The mountains are stacked with mountains, hiding the sky and blocking out the sun. There is no moonlight at midnight, and as for Xia Shuixiang Ling, it is blocked along the way. Sometimes the king's order is urgent, and sometimes he goes to the White Emperor and reaches Jiangling at dusk, which is a thousand and two hundred miles away. Riding on the wind, don't rush. In spring and winter, there are many strange cypresses in the green pool, and there are many hanging springs and waterfalls in it, which are full of interesting things every time. On a clear and frosty day, the forest is cold and the streams are cold. A tall ape often calls out, which is very sad and strange. (cháng)! ". The Three Gorges spans two provinces. There are high mountains, cliffs and wonderful scenery on both sides. The steep and continuous peaks on both sides are generally about 700-800 meters above the river. The narrowest point of the river is about 100 meters; with the huge Three Gorges Project With the construction of the Three Gorges Tourist Area, it has become a world-famous tourist hotline. There are many beautiful scenic spots in the Three Gorges Tourist Area, the most famous of which are Fengdu Ghost Town, Zhongxian Shibaozhai, Yunyang Zhangfei Temple, Qutang Gorge, Wu Gorge, and Xiling Gorge. Three Gorges Project, Daning River Small Three Gorges, etc. There are three routes to choose from: 1. Go down the river from Chongqing to enjoy the unique scenery of the Three Gorges at a fast pace; 2. Go upstream from Shanghai, Nanjing, and Wuhan to visit the Yangtze River. Beautiful scenery; 3. Start from Yichang, the east entrance of the Three Gorges, and enjoy the magical and beautiful scenery of the Three Gorges of the Yangtze River. The majesty of the Qutang Gorge, the beauty of the Wu Gorge, the steepness of the Xiling Gorge, and the Daning River and the Three Gorges of the Yangtze River. The scenery of Xiangxi, the Three Gorges of the Yangtze River, and the magic and simplicity of Nongxi make this world-famous landscape gallery a myriad of things - the peaks here, stacked rocks, cliffs, and smoke; the rivers here are surging and roaring. If you hit the shore, you will never come back; the strange rocks here are rugged and towering, with various shapes, resembling people and things; the caves here are strangely shaped, empty, deep, and mysterious... The mountains and rivers, scenery and things in the Three Gorges are endless. It is not as poetic as it is picturesque, and is accompanied by many beautiful myths and touching legends, which are fascinating.
The Three Gorges of the Yangtze River are famous for their outstanding people and places, and are one of the birthplaces of ancient Chinese culture. Culture shines with splendor in the long river of history; here, China’s great patriotic poet Qu Yuan and the eternally famous Queen Zhaojun were given birth; the green mountains and clear waters have left Li Bai, Bai Juyi, Liu Yuxi, Fan Chengda, Ouyang Xiu, Su Shi, and Lu You The footprints of poets, saints and writers have left many poems that have been praised throughout the ages; the Grand Canyon and deep valleys were once the ancient battlefields of the Three Kingdoms and the place where countless heroes galloped and fought; there are also many famous scenic spots and historic sites here, such as Baidi City and Huangling Temple. , Nanjinguan... They complement the scenery here and are famous all over the world.
The Three Gorges is where people from Chongqing and Hubei provinces live. They are mainly inhabited by Han and Tujia people, who all have many unique customs and habits. The dragon boat race held every year on the fifth day of the fifth lunar month is a sacrificial activity held by the people of Chu Township to express their respect for Qu Yuan. Badong's back-loud world, the unique wedding customs of the Tujia people, and the majestic national treasure known as the crown of fishes - the Chinese sturgeon. In 1982, the Three Gorges was approved by the State Council to be included in the first batch of national scenic spots for its world-famous beautiful scenery and colorful cultural landscapes.