The Minor Three Gorges are between the Qutang Gorge and Qu Gorge, most boat trips along the route stop for a few hours to transfer passengers to smaller boat to see the “Mini Three Gorges” along the Daning River.
The Daning River is one of the biggest tributaries leading into the Yangtze River near Wushan County Town, 25km west of Qutang Gorge. Three miniature gorges are situated along this route, namely Longmen Gorge, Bawu Gorge and Dicui Gorge. This river enjoys the same geographic situation as the Yangtze River, as similarly beautiful sight. Many travellers actually find this spot more impressive than the Yangtze Three Gorges themselves, and the river is certainly less polluted and more colorful than the muddy Yangtze. The Daning river is narrower than its father river and the cliff on both sides are even steeper and higher than those along the major Three Gorges. |