The Three Gorges Region, one of the ten most famous tourist destinations in China, is the cradle of ancient Chinese culture. Xiling Gorge, Wu Gorge and Qutang Gorge cover approximately 240 kilometers.

Qutang Gorge, located in Fengjie County, is the one which embodies surging characteristics of Yangtze River. Qutang Gorge, extends 8kms west from Baidi Mountain Fengjie County and east up to Daxi Town, Wushan County, is the shortest one of the three Gorges. But the cliffs on both sides are as steer as sliced by axe, only a line of sky can be seen in the narrow gorge. Hence many poets are marveled by the step and precipitous natural spectacle.

Wuxia, also known as “Great Gorge”, stretches 40kms eastward from Daning River, Wushan County, Chongqing Municipality, to Guandukou, Badong County, Hubei Province, and is famous for the gracefulness. Along the zigzagging gorge, strange-shaped mountain peaks and continuous rugged rocks from the most beautiful gallery among the Three Gorges.

The Goddess Peak, alias Wangxia Feng(Viewing-the-glow Peak) and Beauty Peak, is one of the twelve peaks, located on the northern bank, 15kms east away Wushan County Town. A huge rock towering among the rosy clouds, just like a slim and beautiful young lady, and it was hence named as Goddess Peak.

The Three Gorges Dam Project is the world's largest water conservancy project. This great dam brings various benefits, including flood control, power generation, irrigation, water supply, shipping, tourism, ecological protection, and environment purification.

Best Season

The best way to view The Three Gorges is to take cruises along the Yangtze River, and the best time for traveling the Yangtze is in either April or May in spring, and between September and November in autumn.