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Three Gorges of the Yellow River are named after Bingling Gorge, Liujia Gorge and Yanguo Gorge, located in the upper reach of the Yellow River in Yongjing County, Gansu Province. Along the 107-kilometer main stream of the Yellow River flowing through the county, there is a miracle of beautiful landscape of the three gorges created by nature.

Surging from Jishi Gorge, the Yellow River goes into Bingling Gorge where the most attractive scenic spot -- Bingling Temple Grotto is situated. The Grotto is composed of Upper Temple and Lower Temple. It has been 1600 years since the Lower Temple was established in the Western Qin Dynasty (385-431) of the Sixteen States period (304-439). Nowadays, there are 216 grotto shrines, 815 figures of Buddha and 1,000 square meters mural. The Upper Temple, 2.5 kilometers from Lower Temple, was founded in the Tang Dynasty and the rehabilitation never ceased in the succeeding dynasties.

Besides beautiful scenery, Three Gorges of the Yellow River also has a full variety of cultural heritages. The age-old history and unique geographical conditions have produced the profound and extensive culture of Three Gorges. The relics of Yangshao Culture, Qijia Culture and Majiayao culture can be found along the both sides of the Yellow River. The Great Wall, the Fire Beacon Tower and the Ancient Ferry stand firmly, watching the rough waves of the Yellow River. The ghost-expelling dancing, a living fossil of drama, the folk song Huaer, a unique art form in the western plateau, and other wide-spreading folk arts are flourishing and blossoming over the River. The farming culture from central China, the husbandry culture in Plateau and Buddhism culture in western regions are combined together so that Three Gorges emit a distinctive charm of cultures and ethnic customs.

With the fascinating glamour, the abundant cultures and spectacular natural landscapes, Three Gorges of the Yellow River is the holy destination for the tourists from home and abroad.

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Add: Yongjing County,Linxia City,Gansu Province
Opening Hours:08:00-17:00
Entrance Fee: CNY69
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