Three Gorges Tribe
A 5A-level scenic area in the middle section of Xiling Gorge, a real-life setting of gorge-river charm and Tujia folk customs
Visitor info
- Opening hours
- 08:00-17:30
- Ticket
- approx. CNY 180 (ferry included)
Price is indicative — final quote on inquiry.
A 5A-level scenic area in the middle section of Xiling Gorge, a real-life setting of gorge-river charm and Tujia folk customs. Four sights—stilted houses (diaojiaolou) at the mouth of Longjin Stream, fishermen's net-casting shows, Huanglong Waterfall, and Dengying Stone—are strung together, and the stream-valley boardwalks are gentle and easy to walk. According to records, Dengying Stone is named for its resemblance to the silhouettes of Monk Tang and his disciples in shadow puppetry. The scenic area recreates the gorge-river life of boat trackers and fishermen, with intangible-heritage elements such as the Tujia 'crying marriage' wedding custom and gorge-river work chants performed daily—hence its reputation as a flowing museum of Three Gorges folk customs.
Getting there: Bus / sightseeing boat to Hujintan Pier
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