| YANGTZE RIVER AND THREE GORGES |
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The Yangtze River , the longest river in China, the third longest in the World, starts with the Tuotuo River at the Roof of the |
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and flows toward the East China Sea. When passing the east edge of the Sichuan Basin , it cleaved a path and made its way through the mountains to have formed these uniquely beautiful, magnificent, and wonderful gorges -- the Three Gorges: Qutnag , Wu , and Xiling. |
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The Three Gorges is begins at Baidi City in Fengjie County , Chongqing Municipality , and ends at Nanjiangguan in Yichang City , Hubei Province, a distance of 193 kilometers. The Three Gorges area is reputed as “ natural gallery of mountains and rivers,” With the operation of Three Gorges Dam project, this area takes on a new look. The beautiful tributaries of the Yangtze – Daning River , Shennong, Xiangxi ( Fragrant Stream) and Jiuwan brooks combine with the old Three Gorges and constitute a brand new picturesque scroll. |
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The endless river flows eastward; with its huge waves are gone all those gallant heroes of bygone years. The Three Gorges area changes daily yet remains its cultural heritages. It welcome visitors both home and abroad with the numerous cultural relics. |
OTHER MAJOR TOURIST ATTRACTIONS. |
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Fengdu
Fengdu, with fantastic temples of underworld demons and gods, is constructed on the Mingshan Hill by the river band. It is known as the " Ghost City " and is a place for punishing the devil and awarding the good.
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Qutang Gorge
The shortest of the Three Gorges (8 kilometers). It is considered the most dramatic by many visitors. The river navigates through the gorge's sheer, steep cliffs where the Meng Liang staircase from the Song Dynasty can be seen.
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Wu Gorge
44 kilometers long. The gorge is known for its deep valleys and forest covered mountains.
Xiling Gorge
The longest of the three (66 kilometers). The banks are covered with orange orchards. Along this gorge sit many archeological sites, including the Huangling Temple , first built during the Three Kingdoms Period.
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Shibaozhai
Shibaozhai architecture consists of three parts: the gate, the pagoda and the temple on the top. A nine story red wooden pagoda with upturned eaves 50m high, dates back to the Qing Dynasty. Stairs to the top give a magnificent view over the river.
Shennong Stream
Shennong stream is located in the Three Gorges of the Yangtze River in Hubei Province The 60-kilometer Shennong Stream rises in the southern part of Shennongjia Nature Reserve and joins the Yangtze River at Xirangkou in Badong County . Its natural beauty and local color have attracted the interest of overseas tourists. The Shennong Stream Special Rafting Tour is a key program.
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Three Gorges Project
The climax of your Three Gorges tour is undoubtedly the Three Gorges Project, the largest water conservancy project ever built in the world, and the world's biggest hydro power station. When the project is finished, it will be the most important project functioning as a backbone in flood control system to protect the areas in the middle and lower reaches of Yangtze River . It has ten comprehensive functions of flood control, power generation, navigation, freshwater aquaculture, tourism , ecological protection, environmental purifying, south-to-north water transfers and irrigation. |
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THE CRUISES |
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| CHONGQIN – YICHANG |
3 Days & 2 Nights |
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Departs Chongqing at 09:00am
Shore excursion to Fengdu(15:30 -18:30 pm) |
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Shore excursion to Shennong Stream(13:00-16:30). |
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Shore excursion to Three Gorges Dam site(0800-1130). |
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Arrives in Yichang. 14:00 |
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