Three Gorges Tour Introduction
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Three Gorges Tour Introduction

Three Gorges Tour

Three Gorges Tour Introduction – Three Gorges

The Three Gorges refers to the Qutang Gorge, Wu Gorge and Xiling Gorge between Chongqing and Hubei Province.

The Three Gorges starts from Fengjie County in Chongqing to Yichang in Heibei Province, stretching 193 meters. From west to east, it includes three giant gorges: Qutang Gorge, Wu Gorge and Xiling Gorge, hence the name. On the both banks of the Three Gorges, the high mountains face each other, and cliffs are very steep. The mountains in Three Gorges are almost higher than the river surface for 1000 meters to 1500 meters. At the most narrow part, the width of river course less than 100 meters. The Three Gorges was formed by the lifting of earth crust and strong incising of water. Therefore, the water resource in this area is very rich.

The Three Gorges is a remarkable place which produced many outstanding celebrities. There is one of cradle of Chinese ancient culture. The famous Daxi Culture is shining in history. There also produced great patriotic poet Qu Yuan and famous Wang Zhaojun. The green mountains and limpid river also left the foot prints of Li Bai, Bai Juyi, Liu Yuxi, Fan Dacheng, Ouyang Xiu, Su Shi, Lu You and many other poets, who left large amount of popular poems and articles. The deep valley was battlefield in Three Kingdoms Period. It is the place for numberless heroes to show their ability. There are many historical relics, like the White Emperor City, Huangling Temple, and Nanjin Pass and so on. The historical relics and mountain and river scenery enhanced the beauty of each other, become very famous in the world.

Three Gorges Tour Introduction – Description of Climate

In the past, the high season for Three Gorges tour is in high water period, when can fully enjoy the beautiful scenery on the both banks. And Yangtze Cruise only can pass by Lesser Three Gorges and Mini Three Gorges in this period. If you have a Three Gorges Tour in low water period, you may feel pity for some places can't reach. After the Three Gorges Dam built, the water level in Three Gorges increased over 100 meters. So, there is no different to visit Lesser Three Gorges and Mini Three Gorges in high water period and low water period. But, there are some historical relics and landscape submerged by the river.

Three Gorges Tour Introduction – Highlights in Three Gorges Tour

The best seasons for Three Gorges Tour are from April to September.

The Yangtze River Three Gorges is one of great canyon in the world. It is very famous in the world for its natural scenery of grand mountain and river. The Three Gorges is 193 meters long. The steep cliffs are towering up on the both banks, with the dangerous shoals in the river, and the water flows very quickly. The great poet in Tang Dyansty – Li Bai ever wrote a wonderful poetry to describe the fantastic scenery of Three Gorges.

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