The Yangtze River is the second mother river of the Chinese nation (the first being the Yellow River), and it is one of the direct sources of ancient Chinese civilization (agricultural civilization in the Yangtze River Basin). It is the longest river in Asia and the third longest in the world, and also the longest river completely within a country, with a total length of 6380 kilometers.
The Three Gorges of the Yangtze River (Qutang Gorge, Wu Gorge, Xiling Gorge) located in the upper and middle reaches of the Yangtze River is the only Grand Canyon in the world that can be accessed by large cruise ships; It is also the only tourist belt in the world that connects two major provinces and cities (Hubei Province and Chongqing City), integrating 5A, 4A, and cultural and folk scenic spots; Here, the Ba Shu civilization, Chu Han Three Kingdoms culture, contemporary Tujia culture, Three Gorges Project technology culture, immigration culture, as well as dock culture, ghost culture, legend of goddesses, remains of boatmen, and millennium old hanging coffins have been intertwined and integrated; This is the hometown of patriotic poet Qu Yuan and the ancient Four Beauties, Wang Zhaojun; This is also a beloved place for literati and ink artists throughout history. Li Bai, Du Fu, Bai Juyi, Liu Yuxi, Huang Tingjian, Su Shi, Lu You, Li Shangyin, and others have all left precious ink treasures
The beauty of the Three Gorges of the Yangtze River cannot be praised enough. Its beauty lies not only in the "magnificence," "beauty," "danger," "wonder," and "serenity" of the canyon itself, but also in the stories and cultural heritage displayed by the many scenic spots along the coast. The essence scenic spots from west to east when boarding from Chongqing are as follows:
Baiheliang: the world's only well preserved ancient hydrological station;
816 Nuclear Project: Disappearing for 20 years, emerging as a top secret underground nuclear project;
Wuling Mountain Rift Valley: The oldest "scar" on Earth;
Fengdu Ghost City: The legendary Yin Cao Di Fu and Ghost Kingdom Divine Palace;
Shuanggui Mountain: The beautiful legend of "White Deer Singing at Night to Welcome Guests";
Xueyu Cave: a world-class wonder, a world of ice and snow in the cave;
Shibaozhai: The world's largest bonsai, the river bonsai;
The Three Kingdoms of War and Smoke: an epic real-life drama of loyalty and righteousness;
Zhangfei Temple: a scenic spot in Bashu and a famous cultural and algae resort;
Yunyang Dragon Jar: The Number One Jar in the World;
Baidi City: City of Poetry, the place where Liu Bei entrusted himself;
Returning to the Three Gorges ": a large-scale and beautiful poetry interpretation, a magnificent landscape performance;
Top of the Three Gorges: the highest physical form of the Three Gorges of the Yangtze River;
Xiaosanxia: "Wonder of China" and "Wonderland of the World";
Shennv Peak: the most passionate stone among the twelve peaks of Wushan;
Shennu Creek: The primitive valley of "Meinu Creek";
Shennong Creek: Searching for the footprints of boatmen;
Jiuwanxi: "The First Drift in the Three Gorges of the Yangtze River";
The Three Gorges Dam: the world's largest water conservancy project, a national treasure, a five level ship lock, and the world's largest ship lift;
Three Gorges Family: Tujia style, like a 5A scenic spot leisurely strolling in a painting.
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