Shi Bao Zhai
Shi Bao Zhai is a wooden pavilion located in Zhongxian on the
south bank of the Yangtze River. It was first built in the Qing
dynasty in 1650. As one of the most spectacular sites along
the river, this 12-storied wooden red pavilion, with a height
of 56 meters, hugs a sheer rectangular cliff. It consists of
three parts: the entrance gate, a nine-storied wooden pavilion
and a small temple at the top.
Zhangfei Temple
Zhangfei Temple bears the name of a legendary Chinese hero.
The Three Gorges Dam project will soon submerge the Zhangfei
Temple. In order not to be submerged by the rising waters
of the Dam Project, Zhangfei Temple will be relocated to a
new site in Panshi County, 40 kilometers away from the present
site.
Wanxian
Wanxian is a town of around 2 million people. As it is located
about halfway between Chongqin and Yichang, it has been an
important river port for centuries. They used to build boats
here out of the cedar trees found on the slopes. Tourists
visit the museum and daily bazaar here.
Three Gorges
The Three Gorges consist of Qutang Gorge, Wu Gorge and Xiling
Gorge, extending 193 kilometers along the Yangtze River.
- Qutang Gorge is the
shortest of the three gorges, only 8 kilometers. It is the
most spectacular one.
- Wu Gorge is the middle
gorge between Qutang and Xiling Gorge. It's 44km long and
quite deep, with a number of named peaks along the path,
elegant and famous by its elegant scenery like a beautiful
nature painting.
- Xiling Gorge is the
longest, at 66 kilometers, with several dangerous rapids.
White Emperor City
"White Emperor City" is only a mini town located
at the entrance of the Qutang Gorge, not a real city. It is
also known as" City of Poems"; there are hundreds
of famous poems founded here, carvings and cultural relics
of the Sui, Yuan, Ming and Qing Dynasties. Climbing over 500
steps, you can reach the top.
Lesser Three Gorges
The Lesser Three Gorges,made of Longmen Gorge,Bawu Gorge and
Dicui Gorge are 50 kilometers long.The river is shallow,and
the water lucid.It is full of steep peaks.Its beauty is even
superior to the Three Gorges.The mini three gorges of Madu
River,5 kilometers long, are situated at the Madu riverside
of the branch of Daning River.You may drift around the mini
three gorges:Sancheng Gorge,Qinwang Gorge,Changtan Gorge.
Shennong Stream
Shennong Stream is a tributary of the Yangtze river, 60 kilometers
long. It runs out of the deep valley through the forest and
rushes southward between rocky cliffs. You'll be able to enjoy
not only the beautiful scenery along the River but also the
sampan tour to experience a speedy adventure along the wild
river.
Three
Gorges Dam
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