Three Gorges Tour

Author: Bo Bang
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Publish Date: 2003-01-01
Features: The beauty of the Three Gorges lies in its combination of grandeur, novelty, danger, and seclusion. Since ancient times, the roaring Yangtze River has flowed eastward, its majestic and powerful momentum inspiring generations of poets and artists, leaving countless scholars, writers, and even mighty warriors in awe. To the west of the gorges, the scenic beauty of the Western Mountain City unfolds; in the middle, the grandeur and novelty of the Three Gorges are unmatched; to the east, the endless scenery of the great river flowing eastward. This book introduces the famous attractions, customs, transportation, accommodation, local specialties, and other related knowledge of the Three Gorges to (travel enthusiasts) through three renowned tourist routes. With a rich blend of text and images, the book presents the various tourist attractions of the Western, Middle, and Eastern sections of the gorges, including White Emperor City, Qutang Gorge, Wu Gorge, Xiangxi River, and Yichang.