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Crane Gathering Peak

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Crane Gathering Peak stands at an elevation of 820 meters. Located to the east of Cui Ping Peak, its summit is rugged with grotesque rocks, covered all year round with dense, evergreen pines and firs. Legend has it that hundreds or even thousands of white cranes gather here at night, hence the name "Crane Gathering Peak." These cranes come in the morning and return at dusk, forming another scenic marvel of the Three Gorges. When the moon is bright and stars are sparse, or during chilly, rainy winds, the cranes...

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At an altitude of 820 meters, it is situated to the east of Cui Ping Peak. The summit features rugged, unusual rocks and is covered all year with thriving, evergreen pines and firs. Legend says that hundreds or thousands of white cranes gather here at night, which is why it's called Crane Gathering Peak. These cranes come in the morning and leave at dusk, creating yet another breathtaking sight of the Three Gorges. On nights when the moon is bright and stars are few, or during cold, windy, and rainy weather, the cranes stretch their necks and cry out, echoing the calls of monkeys—creating the most heartrending scenes that bring countless travelers to tears, filling them with homesickness and a deep sense of melancholy.

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