Treasure of China -- Yangtze Three Gorges

Author: Cao Zhaoyan, Editor-in-Chief
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Publish Date: 2002-11-01
Features: This book is divided into four parts to introduce the Three Gorges. The main chapters include "A Journey of Discovery," "An Exciting Trip," "A Glimpse of the Yangtze Three Gorges," "Qutang Gorge—Majestic," "Wu Gorge—Beautiful," "Xiling Gorge—Dangerous," "Kuizhou Bamboo Branch Poetry," "Wang Zhaojun, the Heroine Who Left for the Frontier," "The Origin of the Dragon Boat Festival," "Theme Focus," "Scenic Journey," "Wandering Through the Three Gorges," "The Wonder of Nature," "The Thin Line Between This World and the Afterlife—Fengdu Ghost City," "A Lasting Ode—The Twelve Peaks of Wu Mountain," and "A Historical Corridor—The Imagination of the Ancient Cableway."
The Yangtze River is China's great river. It originates from the Tuotuo River on the Qinghai-Tibet Plateau, the roof of the world, with a total length of over 6,300 kilometers. It flows from west to east, surging through the heart of China, gathering hundreds of tributaries and merging them into a mighty stream. It sings a song of endless power, rushing forward without stopping. In the world, the Yangtze is the third-longest river after the South American Amazon River and the African Nile River. It has nurtured the ancient civilization of the Chinese nation with its long history.
The Yangtze Three Gorges, with their towering peaks on both banks and rapids, are a masterpiece of nature's magic and artistry, a miraculous creation of the creator. With their magnificent and spectacular scenery, they display their diverse and colorful charm. The area boasts thousands of years of cultural heritage, inspiring awe, and its magical and beautiful legends enchant the imagination. The grand and magnificent landscapes leave people in awe. Throughout history, the Yangtze Three Gorges have attracted countless poets and scholars with their footsteps and gazes.