Wu Gorge
Wu Gorge, also known as the Great Gorge, is celebrated for its elegance and is the most spectacular stretch of the Three Gorges. The gorge is deep and winding,…
Wu Gorge, Chongqing
Key facts
- Admission
- Free
- Opening hours
- Open all day
- Time needed
- 1–3 hours
- Address
- Wushan County, Chongqing
- Getting there
- Take a Three Gorges cruise or a boat from Wushan County, which stops at Wu Gorge
- Guidebook rating
- 4 / 5
From China Self Guided Travel 2025, page 451. Open in Google Maps
About Wu Gorge
Wu Gorge, also known as the Great Gorge, is celebrated for its elegance and is the most spectacular stretch of the Three Gorges. The gorge is deep and winding, carved by the Yangtze as it cuts across the main ridge of the Wushan anticline. Abrupt, peculiar peaks and jagged rocks rise throughout the area, the ranges stand like screens, and the river meanders like a winding gallery full of poetic charm. The gorge is deep and narrow, receives little sunlight, and mist lingers in the ravine in ever-changing shapes, creating the Buddha's Light of Wu Gorge. This inspired the timeless lines: 'Having once seen the vast sea, all other waters pale in comparison; beyond the clouds of Wushan, no other clouds can compare.'
Frequently asked questions
How much does Wu Gorge cost?
Admission to Wu Gorge is Free, as listed in the 2025 guidebook. Prices can change; check the official channel before you go.
What are the opening hours of Wu Gorge?
Wu Gorge is open Open all day.
How do I get to Wu Gorge?
Take a Three Gorges cruise or a boat from Wushan County, which stops at Wu Gorge
How long should I spend at Wu Gorge?
Plan on 1–3 hours for Wu Gorge.
Where is Wu Gorge?
Wu Gorge is in Chongqing, Chongqing Municipality, in the Southwest of China. Wushan County, Chongqing
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