|
|
 |
|
| Lesser Three Gorges (Xiaoshanxia) |
|
The Lesser Three Gorges is one of the exciting and famous stops in
the Yangtze Three Gorges. It is often called the "highlight"
of the cruise, even the whole China trip. It always refers to the
three separate valleys of the Daning River, namely "Dragon-Gate
Gorge", "Misty Gorge" and "Dicui (Emerald) Gorge".
These three gorges, with an area of 160 hectares of forest, lie on
the lower reaches of Daning, extending from the entrance of the Dragon-Gate
Gorge in the South to Tujiaba in the North for 50 km. Here sheer cliffs
and steep mountains rise on either side, creating one of natural fine
arts gallery as natural scenic wonders unfold on both banks of the
river. Clear water flows between precarious precipices and peaks covered
with green trees and bushes. Here you can board a small junk to enjoy
the spectacular views and experience a water-borne sensation you never
did before. Its "subtle mountains, clear waters, pretty rocks,
dangerous rapids, sharp turns, fantastic caves, and stalactites in
various shapes" characterize the natural landscape in the Lesser
Three Gorges. Monkeys, mandarin ducks, water birds and fish can be
seen in this area. In addition to the continuous natural scenery there
are a number of historical places of interest along the way, such
as suspending coffin, boat coffin, remains of ancient plank walkway.
The area has been made one of the key nature reserves in China and
is becoming known as a tourist attraction continuing to offer its
charms. |
|
|
China Tour
Package
