Xiling Gorge is named after Xiling Mountain in Yichang, Hubei. The west begins from Guandukou in Badong County, the east ends in Nanjinguan in Yichang city, and the full length is about 120 kilometers. Xiling Gorge is the longest gorge of Three Gorges Dam, and possesses the most beautiful scenery. The famous politician and writer Ouyang Xiu used “Xiling landscape tops those elsewhere” to describe its beauty.
Xiling Gorge could be divided into 4 parts: fragrant brook and wide valley, upper stream part, South Temple valley, and Xiling part. The scenery of the gorge is grand. Mountains stand still on the shores, strange stones are scattered everywhere, waterfalls and green trees fully surround the gorge. Xiling Gorge is famous for its steepness and uniqueness. The boatmen have been fighting with the rapids for years. Today, after proper governance, Xiling Gorge has become a fantastic scenic spot. The perfect combination of peculiar natural beauty and historic sites will clutch your heart tightly.
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