Wushan Xiaoxiaxia Gorges, collectively known as Longmen Gorge, Bawu Gorge, and Dicui Gorge, are located along the lower reaches of the Daining River in Wushan, spanning a total length of 45 kilometers. It is part of the first batch of AAAAA scenic areas. The site has been honored with titles such as ‘Top Forty Tourist Destinations in China’, ‘National Scenic Area of China’, and ‘Civilized Scenic Area of Chongqing’.
It has also been praised by celebrities as ‘A Wonder of China’, ‘A Unique Scenery of the World’, ‘Not Three Gorges, but Better than Three Gorges’, ‘A Unique Gorge of the World’, and has received high praise such as ‘After the vast sea, no water is difficult; except for the Ning River, no gorge; after returning from the Five Great Mountains, no mountains are seen; after returning from the Ning River, no gorges are seen’. Touring the Xiaoxiaxia Gorges is done by boat, taking approximately 4 hours. The scenic area boasts a variety of steep ridges and strange peaks, ever-changing clouds and mist, clear and elegant waterfalls and springs, mysterious and unpredictable overhanging cliffs and ancient caves, lush and thriving forests and bamboo forests, making it an exquisitely crafted natural bonsai; there are playful monkey troops climbing trees and rocks, paired mandarin ducks, various waterfowl flying, and a variety of fish swimming in clear waters, with the cheerful songs and laughter of birds in the trees always within earshot, making it a well-deserved scenic zoo; there are ancient Ba people’s hanging coffins, boat coffins, and ancient stockades, which are precious historical relics. The unique gorge scenery, where natural and cultural landscapes are integrated, makes it a shining pearl on the golden tourist waterway of the Three Gorges of the Yangtze River. The main scenic spots of Xiaoxiaxia Gorges include: Longmen Gorge, Longmen Bridge, Longmen Ancient Stockade, Writing Rock, Green Lion Guarding the Door, Lingzhi Peak, Fairy Throwing Embroidered Ball, Immortal Peach Peak, Lion Peak, Guanyin Sitting on the Lotus Platform, Bajie Worshiping Guanyin, Hanging Coffin, White Snake Drilling Hole, Dicui Gorge, Ox Liver Horse Lungs, Cliff Buddha Statues, Heavenly Spring Flying Rain, Luojia Stockade, Madu River, Ascending to Heaven Peak, Golden Monkey Peak, Red Cliff Touching the Sky, Boat Coffin, Two Eagles Playing on the Screen, and Flying Cloud Cave, etc. Xiaoxiaxia Gorges, the sister gorge of Xiaoxiaxia Gorges, is called ‘Xiaoxiaxia Gorges’ because it is smaller than Xiaoxiaxia Gorges. It is the collective name for the three gorges of Sanchang Gorge, Qinwang Gorge, and Changtan Gorge, with a total length of 15 kilometers. Wushan Xiaoxiaxia Gorges is known for its narrower waterways, more precipitous mountains, and deeper gorges. Within Xiaoxiaxia Gorges, there are many strange peaks, mountains and waters reflecting each other, beautiful scenery, cliffs facing each other, towering thousands of feet, narrow waterways, and a sky that opens up a line, revealing an irresistible temptation of the mountains and fields. The stalactites hanging upside down on the mountain rocks are grotesque and varied, exuding a primitive and simple atmosphere. When traveling by boat, the scenery on both sides is boundless, with greenery everywhere, very beautiful, making people only want to return to nature. The entire text is open all year round from 08:00 to 18:00, starting from November, there are two fixed classes every day, leaving punctually at 9 am and 2 pm from the Wushan Tourist Center Wharf. Preferential policies for children: children aged 6 years old (inclusive) or children with a height of 1.Children under 2 meters (inclusive) are exempt from resource fees and only required to pay transportation fees. Minors aged between 6 (exclusive) and 18 (inclusive) years old, with valid identification, enjoy half-price resources and are required to pay transportation fees. Elderly individuals: Seniors aged between 60 (inclusive) and 64 (inclusive) years old, with identification, are entitled to half-price resources and are required to pay transportation fees.
Seniors aged 65 years old (inclusive) and above, with valid identification, are exempt from resource fees and only required to pay transportation fees. Students: Full-time undergraduate and below students, with student identification, enjoy half-price resources and are required to pay transportation fees. Military personnel: Active military personnel, with officer’s certificates, are exempt from admission resource fees and only required to pay transportation fees. Disabled individuals: With disability certificates, are exempt from admission resource fees and only required to pay transportation fees. Teachers: Teachers nationwide (with identification and teacher’s qualification certificates) can enjoy free visits to the Wushan scenic area until December 31, 2024. Residents of Shandong, Guangdong, Beibei, and Tongliang, as well as employees of the Three Gorges Corporation, enjoy preferential policies in the scenic area.For the above groups, please bring valid identification to purchase discounted tickets on-site.
Preferential service facilities include WIFI: Account: wsly; Password: wsly888888; Coverage: Tourism ticket hall.
Scenic area map: Located to the right of the ticket window in the tourism ticket hall.
Brochure borrowing: At the information desk in the tourism ticket hall.
