摘要
LOCATED between easternSichuan Province and west-ern Hubel Province,theThree Gorges of the Yangtze River—the Qutang,Wu and Xilinggorges-are known for their dan-gerous shoals and rapids and theirmagnificent scenery and rich folk-lore.Qutang. the first gorge,startsfrom Baidi Hill in Fengjie County,Sichuan Province.Baidi Hill is sur-rounded on three sides by water.South and north of the hill,MountChijia and Mount Baiyan riseabruptly out of the water.Themighty Yangtze River rolls rapidlyeastward along the narrow gorge.In the past there was a large rocknamed Yanyudui(Yingyushi in an-clent times)submerged at the mouthof Qutang Gorge.A folk song goes:“The Yingyu Rock is as big as aturtle and is a challenge to naviga-tors.”In 1958,the rock was re-moved,opening the waterway tosmooth navigation.The toweringcliffs on both sides of the river hidethe sun,filling tourists with awe andwonder.
