The Three Gorges is the abbreviation of the Three Gorges of the Yangtze River, also known as the Xiajiang River or the Great Three Gorges. Located on the main stream of the Yangtze River in Chongqing, Enshi and Yichang, China, it starts from Baidicheng, fengjie county, Chongqing in the west, passes through Enshi and reaches Nanjinguan, Yichang, Hubei in the east, with a total length of193km, and consists of Qutang Gorge, Wuxia Gorge and Xiling Gorge.

The Three Gorges of the Yangtze River starts from Baidicheng, fengjie county, Chongqing in the west and ends at Nanjinguan, Yichang, Hubei in the east, with a total length of193km. Along the way, there are steep peaks and cliffs on both sides, followed by Qutang Gorge, Wuxia Gorge and Xiling Gorge from west to east.

Extended Data After the Yangtze River flows through Yibin, Sichuan, the section from Jiangjin, Chongqing to Yichang, Hubei is commonly known as "Chuanjiang", which is the only water passage from Bashu and Guizhou (flowing into the Yangtze River through Wujiang River in Fuling, Chongqing) to the east of China. The lower reaches of the Chuanjiang River pass through Wushan, the second step of Chinese mainland, forming the Three Gorges of the Yangtze River: Qutang Gorge, Wuxia Gorge and Xiling Gorge, so this area is collectively called "Three Gorges".

The Three Gorges of the Yangtze River is also one of the cradles of ancient culture in China. The Grand Canyon and the Deep Valley were once the ancient battlefields of the Three Kingdoms, and also the places where countless heroes showed their talents. There are many places of interest here: Bai Di, Huangling Temple, Nanjinguan Lady Sun Temple and so on. They complement the charming scenery and are famous all over the world.

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Baidu Encyclopedia Entry-Three Gorges (referred to as the Three Gorges of the Yangtze River)