Longmen Gorge in Pengshui, Chongqing
Introduction: Along the banks of the Wu River in Lujiao Township, Pengshui County, the steep mountains and serene scenery make it one of the more typical gorges in the Wu River basin. Behind the eastern bank of the gorge lies a large limestone karst cave that resembles a grand round gate, which has been called the Dragon Gate since ancient times. The Dragon Gate is about 25 meters high, 20.4 meters wide, and 11.6 meters thick. Ancient banyan trees stretch across the top, vines drape down, arch walls are adorned with tassels, hanging cliffs drip with emerald greenery, stone flowers bloom competitively, and the area is rich in vegetation, remaining spring-like all year round. Coupled with convenient transportation, it has long been a famous tourist attraction along the Wu River shipping route. It has been highly praised as "a scenic wonder of the Dragon Gate" and even "Longmen surpasses Qingcheng in serenity." Due to the great fame of the Dragon Gate, the section of the Wu River gorge where it is located is called Longmen Gorge.
Pengshui County, Chongqing
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