Xiling Gorge

Xiling Gorge

Xiling Gorge (Chinese: 西陵峡; Pinyin: Xīlíng Xiá) is a gorge on the Yangtze River in China. It stretches from Xiang Xi to Yi Chang and is the largest and furthest downstream of the Three Gorges (三峽). It is named after Mt. Xiling.

The Xiling Gorge, around half the length of the Three Gorges, is actually a series of four different gorges: Precious Sword, Horse Lung & Ox Liver, Soundless Bell, and Shadow Play Gorges. It is known for being the most dangerous of the three gorges to travel through, with frightening whirlpools and strong rapids.

External links

* http://pic.templetons.com/brad/photo/china/xiling/


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