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Small Three Gorges is a 5A scenic area on the Daning River in Wushan County, Chongqing, known for boat sightseeing through Longmen, Bawu and Dicui gorges and late-autumn red leaves.
Small Three Gorges lies on the Daning River, the largest tributary of the Yangtze Three Gorges in Wushan County, Chongqing. It is one of China’s first national 5A-level scenic areas and is composed of Longmen Gorge, Bawu Gorge and Dicui Gorge, with a total length of 50 kilometres. The river runs between towering precipices covered with dense vegetation, and clouds often linger among the peaks. Boat sightseeing is the main experience, allowing travellers to admire cascading waterfalls, unusual rock formations and ancient hanging coffins associated with the ancient Ba tribe. Macaques and mandarin ducks are often seen along the banks, and late autumn brings the famous Wushan red leaf landscape. The site also includes the Mini Three Gorges on Madu River, a narrower tributary gorge known as a “canyon bonsai”. A suggested visit duration is about 4 hours.
Ningjiang Road, Wuxia Town, Wushan County, Chongqing Municipality
The Lesser Three Gorges of Wushan lies on the Daning River, the largest tributary of the Yangtze Three Gorges in Wushan County, Chongqing. As one of China’s first national 5A-level scenic areas, it is composed of Longmen Gorge, Bawu Gorge and Dicui Gorge with a total length of 50 kilometres.
This scenic gem earns its famous comment “Not the Three Gorges, yet surpassing them”. The river runs between towering precipices covered with dense vegetation. Clouds often linger among peaks, creating dreamlike scenery. Boat sightseeing is the main experience. On the cruise, travellers can admire cascading waterfalls, weird rock formations and ancient hanging coffins, the mysterious burial relics of the ancient Ba tribe.
Wildlife such as macaques and mandarin ducks are often seen along the banks. In late autumn, mountainsides are covered with fiery red maple leaves, forming the famous Wushan red leaf landscape. The site also includes the Mini Three Gorges on Madu River, a narrower tributary gorge, known as “canyon bonsai”.
Cruise between towering precipices through Longmen Gorge, Bawu Gorge and Dicui Gorge along the 50 km scenic route.
In late autumn, mountainsides are covered with fiery red maple leaves, forming the famous Wushan red leaf landscape.
Look for waterfalls, unusual rock formations, ancient Ba tribe hanging coffins, and wildlife such as macaques and mandarin ducks.
A narrower tributary gorge known as a “canyon bonsai” is also part of the site.
Opening hours are subject to official notices.
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It is in Wushan County, Chongqing Municipality, on the Daning River at Ningjiang Road, Wuxia Town.
About 4 hours is suggested for visiting the scenic area.
The scenic area includes Longmen, Bawu and Dicui gorges. Boat sightseeing is the main experience, with waterfalls, rock formations, hanging coffins, wildlife, and late-autumn red leaves; the Mini Three Gorges on Madu River is also part of the site.
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Boat sightseeing is the main experience at the scenic area, but the specific boat arrangement depends on the ticket option confirmed by your advisor.
You may cancel for a full refund before procurement starts. Once procurement has started or the ticket has been issued, the order is non-refundable unless HelloChinaTrip cannot fulfill it. Third-party payment processing fees are not refundable.
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