| Qutangxia Gorge |
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Qutangxia Gorge, about 5 miles long (8 km), is the shortest, but the
most perilous with torrential water roaring down from high cliffs.
The narrowest part is less than 100 meters. Qutangxia is flanked by
steep cliffs that face each other like a gigantic gate. The points
of interest include:
Gray Cliff - covered with carved calligraphies of different styles.
Mengliang Ladders - square holes zigzagging up on the Gray Cliff
- are left by the stakes of ancient times.
Ancient Path - a path dug out on steep cliffs alongside the river
to keep the mountain paths open when the waterway is held up. Stone
Coffins - from the Warring States or the dynasties of Qin and Han
are found high up in the cracks of the cliffs. |
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