Lesser Three Gorges

A Brief Introduction to Lesser Three Gorges

Lesser Three Gorges is located in the Wushan Mountain, in the lower reaches of the Daning River. It is the general terms of Longmen Gorge, the Bawu Gorge and the Dicui Gorge. It is 60 kilometers long, adjacent to the Three Gorges of Yangtze River. There is a total 20,000 mu (1 mu=666.67 square meters) area of woods and bamboos. In 1991, it was enlisted in the "Top Forty Tourist Resorts in China". In May the 8th 2007, the Lesser Three Gorges are listed as the national AAAAA tourist area by the Chinese National Tourism Administration.

Attractions of Lesser Three Gorges

In the Lesser Three Gorges scenic area, there are many steep and towering mountains and peaks, changeable clouds and mists, as well as tranquil and crystal waterfalls and springs, mysterious cliffs and ancient caves, lush and luxuriant forests and bamboos. It can be called a huge natural bonsai.

Natural Landscapes in Lesser Three Gorges

You can find many birds and animals here in the Lesser Three Gorges area. There are many monkeys climbing trees and mountains, couples of mandarin ducks playing in the water, a variety of water birds flying above the water, multiple fish swimming in the green water, birds twittering in the forests – putting on a natural zoo in the scenic area of Lesser Three Gorges.

Cultural Landscapes in Lesser Three Gorges

Apart from the natural landscapes in the Lesser Three Gorges scenic area, there are also many cultural landscapes here. In the scenic area of the Lesser Three Gorges, you can enjoy the view of suspending coffins, ancient villages etc. They are all the precious historical relics. These cultural landscapes, together with the natural landscapes, meet each other and add radiance and beauty to each other, forming the shining pearl – Lesser Three Gorges on the Yangtze cruise.