Qutang Gorge, Canyon in Three Gorges, China.
The Qutang Gorge stretches 8 kilometers between Chijia Mountain and Baiyan Mountain, with walls reaching heights of 1,200 meters along the Yangtze River.
The Western Han dynasty workers carved pathways along the gorge walls between 206 BC and 220 AD to enable boats to be pulled upstream against the currents.
The Chalk Wall within the gorge preserves 1,000 carved characters, including works from Song dynasty calligraphers, displaying classical Chinese literary traditions.
Visitors access the gorge through river cruises departing from Chongqing, with spring and autumn offering the most favorable weather conditions for navigation.
The Meng Liang Stairway consists of rectangular holes cut into the cliff face, forming a zigzag pattern that ascends the steep rock walls.
Location: Chongqing
Part of: Three Gorges
GPS coordinates: 31.04306,109.56167
Latest update: May 12, 2025 22:55
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