The
Three Gorges of Yangtze River extend 193 kilometers
from the western Baidicheng in Sichan Province, to
Nanjinguan of Yichang city in Hubei Province in the
east. They differ from each other in sceneries:
Qutang Gorge is straight and craggy; Wu Gorge, deep,
serene and exquisite; while Xiling Gorge perilous
for its shoals and rapid currents.
Qutang Gorge: From east to west, it
measures 8 kilometers, starting from Baidicheng and
ending at Daixi township. With vertical cliffs of
some thousand meters high as its two flanks, the
Qutang Gorge is only a few dozens of meters wide
just like a narrow gateway. With swash and rumble,
the surging Yangtze River pours into the gateway
with great momentum. Looking up towards the tops of
towering precipitous mountains along the Gorge, one
sees from a boat only a narrow strip of clouds and
sky, but under foot the River tears on violently.
Wu Gorge: It extends 40 kilometers from
the mouth of Daning River of Wushan Mountain in the
west to Guandukou of Badong in the east. The Wu
Gorge is gifted with exquisite peaks and lush
mountains and ranges. It’s deep and serene with
changeable weather. The rolling River twists and
turns and boats zigzag their way along, as if
cruising in a fantastic gallery. |