Ganjinggou Scenic Area

　　A municipal-level scenic spot in Chongqing. Located in Huangjin Town, 4 kilometers west of Zhong County, Chongqing. Accessible from downtown Chongqing via the Shanghai-Chengdu Expressway to Zhongxian, then by bus. It is 182 kilometers from downtown Chongqing. This is a canyon-type natural scenic area. The construction and impoundment of the Three Gorges Reservoir have created a high-gorge, flat-lake landscape.

　　Within Ganjinggou Scenic Area, there are two streams—Qijia River and Huangjin River—which converge into Ganjinggou at Sanjiaotan. These streams flow through deep mountain canyons, flanked by sheer cliffs as high as 100 meters. The area combines the grandeur of the greater Three Gorges with the serenity of the lesser Three Gorges. Along the way, key attractions include the treacherous rapids of Sanjiao, Xianglong, Yujian, and Huangjin. Scattered throughout are numerous natural waterfalls with distinct characteristics and year-round flowing water. There is the vividly shaped Yangzi Cliff standing on the precipice. Ancient river-crossing stepping stones, built by ancestors for fording the river and still in use today, can also be found here. The site hosts one of the world’s oldest salt production facilities, with salt wells of various sizes scattered across the area. The Zhongba Site, rated among China’s top ten archaeological discoveries in 1997, features cultural strata up to 12.5 meters thick, offering an exceptionally well-preserved glimpse into the history of Ba culture. The well-preserved ancient town of Huangjin features dense stilted houses that silently recount the prosperity once found here. The area also offers recreational facilities such as leisure farms, water amusement parks, and archery ranges. It is an ideal destination for visitors to relax, vacation, and enjoy nature.