Dicui Gorge, stretching from Shuanglong to Tujia Ba, spans 20 kilometers and is renowned for its length, depth, and beauty as a segment of the Lesser Three Gorges. It is praised as ‘how serene, Dicui Gorge.’
The gorge boasts a variety of splendid and colorful scenic spots, including the Water Curtain Cave, Rock Carvings of Buddha, Heavenly Spring Flying Rain, Luojia Stockade, Mutton Beach, Ma Du River, Lesser Three Gorges, Ascending Peak, Planks Path, Suspension Bridge, Red Cliff Reaching Sky, Boat Coffin, Double Eagles Playing Screen, and Flying Cloud Cave. The beauty of the Lesser Three Gorges is epitomized here, hence the accolade ‘an infinite beauty lies in Dicui Gorge.’ Starting from Feiyun Cave and reaching up to the Water Curtain Cave, Dicui Gorge extends over a total length of twenty kilometers. The gorge is flanked by towering and steep green peaks with lush bamboo forests and ancient towering trees. Occasionally, waterfalls cascade down the rocks and forests, scattering pearls and jade-like droplets, truly living up to its name as ‘Dicui’ or ‘Dripping Jade.’ Walking through the gorge feels like bathing in a sea of green, with an indescribable sense of freshness. The presence of mandarin ducks playing beside the boat and the calls of monkeys echoing in the mountains add to the tranquility. The gorge is characterized by its elegant peaks, serene scenery, dangerous rapids, and beautiful stones. Within the upper reaches of the Daining River, there are more attractions such as the hanging coffins in Jingzhu Gorge within the territory of Wuxi County, the ancient town of Ningchang, and the large waterfall ‘White Dragon Crossing the River,’ which are so captivating that one cannot help but be drawn to this pristine land, a paradise where beauty and the soul are integrated into the magnificent landscape. All these elements constitute the beautiful and unique gorge scenery of the Lesser Three Gorges, making it an exquisite tourist destination that leaves visitors lingering and reminiscing, earning the titles ‘Marvel of China’ and ‘Unique Scenery Under Heaven.’ The gorge is open all year round, accessible 24/7.Dicui Gorge
Dicui Gorge, stretching from Shuanglong to Tujia Ba, spans 20 kilometers and is renowned for its len[...]
