Three Gorges – the beautiful Yangtze Gorges
The Three Gorges is also known by the name – Yangtze
Gorges. It is a beautiful region along River Yangtze in China. It is
categorized as AAAAA area by National tourism Administration of China. It spans
from upriver cities like Yiching as well as Fengjie in western side. The
downstream of the three gorges is at Hubei province. This area attracts
travelers from different parts of the world because of Three Gorges Dam that
is constantly changing environment cum culture of Yangtze River as well as
Three Gorges area. This beautiful area of Three Gorges and River Yangtze has a
length of nearly two hundred kilometers. In this, one hundred and twenty
kilometers is covered by Three Gorges approximately.
Historically significant area:
Even though the Three Gorges area is basically well
known for the beautiful scenery, it is a cultural as well as historically
significant spot in China. Several archaeological spots and settlements are
under submersion from the expanding Three Gorges Dam. The main three gorges are
Qutang Gorge, Xiling Gorge and Wu Gorge. The Qutang Gorge has a length of eight
kilometers. It ranges from Baidicheng to Daxi. The Wu Gorge has a length of
forty five kilometers, ranging from Wushan to Badong. The Xiling Gorge is sixty
six kilometers long and it ranges from Zigui to Yichang.
Great impact due to the Hydro Electrical project:
The Three Gorges Dam is the largest dam in the world.
It has a hydroelectric power station. The construction of Three Gorges Dam
started in early twenty first century. It was built at Sāndòupíng which is in
center of Xiling Gorge. In 2006, the construction of reservoir dam was
completely finished. The level of water rapidly reached the highest level of
one hundred and ten meters over downstream river. The entire dam project was
finished by end of the year 2008, even though the ship lift is yet under
progress. The reservoir of three gorges dam has a great impact on the people as
well as ecology of the area. It involves even the mass relocation of villages
and towns. The increase in level of water has changed the beauty of this spot
to a great extent. The river appears wider but mountains look lower by this. On
the other hand, the mountains do tower over river. The three gorges continue to
provide stunning views of the neighboring cliffs.
Main attractions:
The main attractive features in this region are
suspended walkways, crystal clear water, and hanging coffins in the Shennong
stream. They attain great attention from travelers. There are several
riverboat companies which operate in this beautiful area. All these firms
experience a great boom due to high demand for the river cruises. The improved
width as well as depth of Yangtze River allows the bigger ships via the three
gorges. There is a considerable increase in river traffic of every type,
including container barges and bulk cargo. The three gorges form a big series
of cultural and natural attraction on Yangtze cruise from Chongqing, Yangtze
and Yichang.
Travel tips
Mini Cruises are available in three Gorges to explore
more. The entrance fee is one hundred and five Yuan only which includes minibus
that runs every twenty minutes. Visit three gorges at the earliest!
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