Wolong Gorge

　　   Wolong Gorge is renowned for its perilousness, uniqueness, ruggedness, and beauty. The cliffs on both sides are layered with overlapping peaks, the mountains are high and the waters treacherous, and the valley boasts numerous scenic wonders. These include the Feigu Waterfall, which roars over a hundred meters high, a hundred-meter suspended ladder leading to a “One Line Sky” crevice, the ancient legend-rich Wolong Mountain, a sheer cliff wall cluster over 500 meters high, Wolong Pool, and the breathtaking spectacle of the Dragon and Tiger Head giant rocks.

　　   Legend has it that after the defeat of the Miao ancestor Yeo, one of his descendants, Ma Chengwu, led a tribe to settle in this gorge. He was later buried at the top of Wolong Mountain. In the ninth year of the Hongwu era, when troops passed through the area, the geographer Liu Bowen prophesied that this place, where three rivers converge and dragon and tiger energies meet, would give rise to an emperor who would vie for the throne. Emperor Hongwu then ordered the dragon’s vein to be severed with a copper blade. The wounded dragon retreated to Wolong Pool, from which the gorge gets its name.

　　   Visiting Wolong Gorge allows you not only to enjoy the unique scenery of nature but also to experience the rich cultural traditions of the Miao people.