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Luoyang Tour of
The Three Gorges of Yellow River
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The Three Gorges are the essence of
this scenic area on the Yellow River. Situated on the upper reaches
of Xiaolangdi Multipurpose Dam, the gorges cover 40 square
kilometers (about 15 square miles). Each gorge has its own
characteristics. Bali Gorge forms the narrowest part of these
reaches of the river and the water gushes between the sheer cliffs
on either side. Gushan Gorge is extraordinary as if it were cut out
by some supernatural beings while the Dragon and Phoenix Gorge winds
snake-like between steep sides. All in all the Three Georges of the
Yellow River present uniquely beautiful water and mountain scenery
in northern region of China.
Bali Gorge:
Bali Gorge is also nicknamed 'Bali By-street'. It is
the last section of the Yellow River gorges and it is the narrowest.
Cliffs stand erect and tall on either side as though they have been
cut through by a giant sword. The narrow and arduous valleys
continue upwards appearing to almost join the sky. Seen from a
distance, these beautiful valleys connect with each other to form a
natural door, thus they have been called 'The Door of the Yellow
River'. The current here is wild and strong and waves continually
dash against the shore .The whole gorge is splendid.
Gushan Gorge:
Gushan Gorge goes from south to north. Here mountains
and water become an inseparable whole; pavilions and small wooden
houses stand beside the water and adorn the mountain sides. When
visiting this place, you will be touched by the grand landscape and
surrounded by a strong sense of poetry. In this gorge, natural
beauties and sceneries of humanities are interwoven, enhancing the
beauty of each other. There are countless stories and legends about
the Gushan Gorge, something that adds to its appeal as a spot well
worth visiting when exploring the historic Yellow River.
Dragon and Phoenix Gorge:
The Dragon and Phoenix Gorge twists and turns through
precipitous cliffs. The mountain rocks are rugged; trees stand tall
and serene; the mist and clouds are dense and the constant stream of
water is loquacious. Here a blue pond is like a bright and quiet
moon while the waterfall above is a white curtain draped on the
mountainside. The reason for the name of the gorge is that it and
the Phoenix Slope supplement each other, forming a natural picture
which indicates propitiousness. For that reason scenic spots in this
gorge have been endowed with many romantic names, like Lover's
Island, Lovesickness Waterfall, Dragon and Phoenix Pond, and so on.
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