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No time to amazing the Yangtze River and LiRiver in Guilin, then just 1.5 hours away from central Beijing, Longqing Gorge can be a remarkable tonic scenic area, which is often considered a microcosm of the Yangtze River’s fabled Three Gorges and is also frequently compared to Guilin’s craggy waterborne peaks.
With morning cruise and hiking in this amazing scenic area, in the noon, we will continue to an Ancient dwelling cave, which regarded as the ‘First Maze in China’ .
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Duration: 7 to 8 hours
Starts: Beijing, China
Trip Category: Tours & Sightseeing >> Bus & Minivan Tours
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No time to amazing the Yangtze River and LiRiver in Guilin, then just 1.5 hours away from central Beijing, Longqing Gorge can be a remarkable tonic scenic area, which is often considered a microcosm of the Yangtze River’s fabled Three Gorges and is also frequently compared to Guilin’s craggy waterborne peaks.
With morning cruise and hiking in this amazing scenic area, in the noon, we will continue to an Ancient dwelling cave, which regarded as the ‘First Maze in China’ .
Itinerary
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Stop At: Longqing Gorge, Gucheng Village, Beijing 102109 China
The tranquil boat ride through the bottom of Longqing Gorge can be a remarkable tonicThis scenic area is often considered a microcosm of the Yangtze River’s fabled Three Gorges and is also frequently compared to Guilin’s craggy waterborne peaks. Visitors can ride the world’s longest chain of escalators to the top of the largest dam in northern China. Beyond sightseeing, the gorge features a range of recreational options for visitors, including kayaking, rock-climbing, horseback riding and go-carting.
Visitors compare the scenery of the gorge to the Three Gorges of the Yangtze River, but its mountains are much steeper than those along the Yangtze. The scenery also resembles the Li River in Guilin, but the water here is much clearer.
When you arrive at Longqing Gorge, the first thing you will see is the Longqing Dam. The 230-foot-high (70-meter-high) dam is inset between hills. Looking to the north side from the dam, the picturesque scenery of hills and white clouds reflected in deep green water can be appreciated.
Getting down from the dam, you have to enjoy the river and hills by cruise. Every turn around a hill in the river will surprise you because of the new view. The scenery here combines the charm of rivers in southern China and the magnificence of mountains in northern China, which will give you a deep impression. Along the river you will see the heavily forested steep cliffs and the bare limestone in different fantastic shapes, eroded by the natural power of water. To some extent, it is much like Li River. Many of these rocks and hills have their own names, such as: Comb Hill, Immortal Taoist Temple, Flowers Cave and Jingang Temple.
Duration: 2 hours
Stop At: Guyaju Caves, Dongmenying Village, Zhanshanying Town, Beijing 102115 China
Guya Caves is regarded as the ‘First Maze in China’ and the ‘Second Zhoukoudian Peking Man Site’. Ninety-one caves are scattered along the southern, northern and eastern slopes of the front gorge while a further twenty-six are located on the eastern slope of the rear gorge. It seems strange that most of the caves were chiseled out on the shaded slopes, having in mind the cold winter weather around Beijing.
Duration: 2 hours
