The Three Gorges of the Yangtze River
1 min readThe Three Gorges of the Yangtze River，a world-renowned tourist altrac-tion，start at Baidlicheng（White Emperor City）in Fengie County（population 990 000）in the west and end at Naningguan（Southern Crossing）Pass in Yichang to the east，passing through Badong，Zigui counties and Yichang City in Hubei Province.The total length of the gorges extends 193 kilome-tres.Except the Daning River Valley and the Xiangxi（Fragrant Stream）Val-ley，the gorges themselves are 93 kilometres long.Te first gorge of the three from west to east，known as Qutang Gorge，is 7 kilometres，Wux-ia Gorge，the second one，runs west to east for 44 kilometres；Xiling Gorge，the last of the three，covers a distance of 42 kilometres.
The sleep mountains，the dangerous rugged shoals and the turbulent waters are characteristic of the gorges.The perpendicular cliff and gro-tesque peaks with clouds wrapping them in a blanket of mist create one of nature’s most majestic sights.
The gorges themselves are a long poem，a mysterious natural gallery.
Qutang Gorge is famous for its magnificent precipices，which form a colossal，nearly perfect gate over the river.Wuxia Gorge，with soaringfascinating mountain peaks rising from the riverbanks，is severe and seclud-ed，and presents a panorama of lovely scenery.Xiling Gorge is noted for its numerous hidden rocks and perilous shoals.
The picturesque scenery along the river，which never fails to appeal to visi-tors，will surely make them admire the mysterious creative power of nature.
