| Country |
Province State |
Region |
City Town |
District |
Site OR Event |
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Description |
Year Taken |
| China |
Sichuan |
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Leshan |
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Dafu |
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The hand. |
1988 |
| China |
Sichuan |
|
Leshan |
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Dafu |
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The head of Dafu. The statue's ears are 7m long. |
1988 |
| China |
Sichuan |
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Leshan |
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Dafu |
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People on the foot of Dafu. The big toe is 8.3m long. |
1988 |
| China |
Sichuan |
|
Leshan |
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Dafu |
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View from the top of Dafu. |
1988 |
| China |
Sichuan |
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Dazu |
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Rice terraces near Dazu. |
1988 |
| China |
Sichuan |
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Dazu |
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Fertile valley. |
1988 |
| China |
Sichuan |
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Dazu |
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The region is famous for its rock carvings. |
1988 |
| China |
Sichuan |
|
Dazu |
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Small hamlet. |
1988 |
| China |
Sichuan |
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Dazu |
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Northern Hill |
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Buddhist rock carvings on Dazu's Northern Hill. They date from the 9th to 11th centuries. |
1988 |
| China |
Sichuan |
|
Dazu |
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Northern Hill |
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The carvings are some of the oldest in the region. |
1988 |
| China |
Sichuan |
|
Dazu |
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Northern Hill |
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Standing figures. |
1988 |
| China |
Sichuan |
|
Dazu |
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Northern Hill |
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Seated Buddha. |
1988 |
| China |
Sichuan |
|
Dazu |
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Crowded bus. |
1988 |
| China |
Sichuan |
|
Dazu |
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Advert poster. |
1988 |
| China |
Sichuan |
|
Dazu |
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Rural scene. |
1988 |
| China |
Sichuan |
|
Dazu |
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Baoding |
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Baoding is a hill with Buddhist sculptures that took 70 years to complete. |
1988 |
| China |
Sichuan |
|
Dazu |
|
Baoding |
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The site is reached via a wooden temple. |
1988 |
| China |
Sichuan |
|
Dazu |
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Baoding |
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The carvings are set on a 125m horseshoe shaped cliff. |
1988 |
| China |
Sichuan |
|
Dazu |
|
Baoding |
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The carvings are viewed from a pathway high above the valley. |
1988 |
| China |
Sichuan |
|
Dazu |
|
Baoding |
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The figures are beautifully carved and painted. |
1988 |
| China |
Sichuan |
|
Dazu |
|
Baoding |
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The Baoding carvings are of sages, preachers and historical figures. |
1988 |
| China |
Sichuan |
|
Dazu |
|
Baoding |
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Scenes of hell. The carvings were completed in 1249. |
1988 |
| China |
Sichuan |
|
Dazu |
|
Baoding |
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Scenes from hell overlooked by judges. |
1988 |
| China |
Sichuan |
|
Dazu |
|
Baoding |
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Figures carrying offerings. |
1988 |
| China |
Sichuan |
|
Dazu |
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Baoding |
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The carvings were begun in 1174 and completed in 1252. |
1988 |
| China |
Sichuan |
|
Dazu |
|
Baoding |
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Figures with Chinese inscriptions. |
1988 |
| China |
Sichuan |
|
Dazu |
|
Baoding |
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Buddhist carvings. |
1988 |
| China |
Sichuan |
|
Dazu |
|
Baoding |
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Figures with a temple. |
1988 |
| China |
Sichuan |
|
Dazu |
|
Baoding |
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Religious figures. |
1988 |
| China |
Sichuan |
|
Dazu |
|
Baoding |
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Demons. |
1988 |
| China |
Sichuan |
|
Dazu |
|
Baoding |
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Figures praying. |
1988 |
| China |
Sichuan |
|
Dazu |
|
Baoding |
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8m high priests. |
1988 |
| China |
Sichuan |
|
Dazu |
|
Baoding |
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The highlight of the site is the Reclining Buddha. |
1988 |
| China |
Sichuan |
|
Dazu |
|
Baoding |
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The Reclining Buddha is 31m long and 5m high. |
1988 |
| China |
Sichuan |
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Chongqing |
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Chongqing is a hilly industrial city by the Yangtse River. |
1988 |
| China |
Sichuan |
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Chongqing |
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The Renmin Hotel overlooking the hilly old section of the city. |
1988 |
| China |
Sichuan |
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Chongqing |
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Chongqing in 1988 was a grimy, industrial, hilly metropolis. |
1988 |
| China |
Sichuan |
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Chongqing |
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View over the city. |
1988 |
| China |
Sichuan |
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Chongqing |
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Monthly accident figures. |
1988 |
| China |
Sichuan |
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Chongqing |
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Trollybus driver attaching electrical rods to the overhead wires. |
1988 |
| China |
Sichuan |
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Chongqing |
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The city at night. |
1988 |
| China |
Sichuan |
Yangtse River |
Chongqing |
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View of the Yangtse River over soot blackened roofs. |
1988 |
| China |
Sichuan |
Yangtse River |
Chongqing |
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Ferry on the Yangtse River, the world's third longest (6300km). |
1988 |
| China |
Sichuan |
Yangtse River |
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One of the many drab industrial towns along the Yangtse River. |
1988 |
| China |
Sichuan |
Yangtse River |
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A riverside brick kiln on the Yangtse River, the world's third longest at 6300km. |
1988 |
| China |
Sichuan |
Yangtse River |
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Grimy riverside city. |
1988 |
| China |
Sichuan |
Yangtse River |
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Local ferry. |
1988 |
| China |
Sichuan |
Yangtse River |
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A factory by the river. |
1988 |
| China |
Sichuan |
Yangtse River |
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Riverside metropolis. |
1988 |
| China |
Sichuan |
Yangtse River |
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The river banks are often washed away. |
1988 |
| China |
Sichuan |
Yangtse River |
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Ferry boats link the cities and towns along the river. |
1988 |
| China |
Sichuan |
Yangtse River |
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Fishing boats. |
1988 |
| China |
Sichuan |
Yangtse River |
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River barges carry cargo. |
1988 |
| China |
Sichuan |
Yangtse River |
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Pollution. |
1988 |
| China |
Sichuan |
Yangtse River |
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Hilltop pagoda. |
1988 |
| China |
Sichuan |
Yangtse River |
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The wide river. |
1988 |
| China |
Sichuan |
Yangtse River |
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Hills flanking the river. |
1988 |
| China |
Sichuan |
Yangtse River |
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Riverside factory. |
1988 |
| China |
Sichuan |
Yangtse River |
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Small boat. |
1988 |
| China |
Sichuan |
Yangtse River |
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Riverside settlements. |
1988 |
| China |
Sichuan |
Yangtse River |
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Dramatic hills. |
1988 |
| China |
Sichuan |
Yangtse River |
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Hilltop building. |
1988 |
| China |
Sichuan |
Yangtse River |
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Barge. |
1988 |
| China |
Sichuan |
Yangtse River |
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Three Gorges |
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The beginning of Sanxia, the Three Gorges on the Yangtse River. Shown here in 1988 before the dam was built. |
1988 |
| China |
Sichuan |
Yangtse River |
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Three Gorges |
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Industrial town at the entrance to the Three Gorges. |
1988 |
| China |
Sichuan |
Yangtse River |
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Three Gorges |
Qutang Gorge |
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The most Westerly is the 8km long Qutang Gorge. |
1988 |
| China |
Sichuan |
Yangtse River |
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Three Gorges |
Qutang Gorge |
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Coal to be transported. |
1988 |
| China |
Sichuan |
Yangtse River |
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Three Gorges |
Qutang Gorge |
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Sail boat. |
1988 |
| China |
Sichuan |
Yangtse River |
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Three Gorges |
Qutang Gorge |
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The hilly riverside is a hive of industrial activity. |
1988 |
| China |
Sichuan |
Yangtse River |
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Three Gorges |
Qutang Gorge |
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Forested hills. |
1988 |
| China |
Sichuan |
Yangtse River |
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Three Gorges |
Wuxia Gorge |
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The 40km long Wuxia Gorge is the central of the Three Gorges. |
1988 |
| China |
Sichuan |
Yangtse River |
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Three Gorges |
Wuxia Gorge |
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Wuxia Gorge on the Yangtse River. |
1988 |
| China |
Sichuan |
Yangtse River |
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Three Gorges |
Wuxia Gorge |
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Spectacular gorges scenery. |
1988 |
| China |
Sichuan |
Yangtse River |
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Three Gorges |
Wuxia Gorge |
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Cargo boat. |
1988 |
| China |
Sichuan |
Yangtse River |
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Three Gorges |
Wuxia Gorge |
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Small shrine overlooking the river. |
1988 |
| China |
Sichuan |
Yangtse River |
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Three Gorges |
Wuxia Gorge |
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View of the gorges. |
1988 |
| China |
Sichuan |
Yangtse River |
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Three Gorges |
Wuxia Gorge |
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Stone bridge. |
1988 |
| China |
Sichuan |
Yangtse River |
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Three Gorges |
Wuxia Gorge |
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Spectacular scenery. |
1988 |
| China |
Sichuan |
Yangtse River |
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Three Gorges |
Wuxia Gorge |
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Sheer cliff. |
1988 |
| China |
Sichuan |
Yangtse River |
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Three Gorges |
Wuxia Gorge |
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Pagoda overlooking the river. |
1988 |
| China |
Sichuan |
Yangtse River |
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Three Gorges |
Wuxia Gorge |
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Steep cliffs alongside the river. |
1988 |
| China |
Sichuan |
Yangtse River |
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Three Gorges |
Wuxia Gorge |
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The gorge rises up to 900m above the river. |
1988 |
| China |
Sichuan |
Yangtse River |
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Three Gorges |
Wuxia Gorge |
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Peak overlooking the river. |
1988 |
| China |
Hubei |
Yangtse River |
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Three Gorges |
Wuxia Gorge |
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Misty view along Wuxia Gorge. |
1988 |
| China |
Hubei |
Yangtse River |
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Three Gorges |
Wuxia Gorge |
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Fertile hills. |
1988 |
| China |
Hubei |
Yangtse River |
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Three Gorges |
Wuxia Gorge |
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Abandoned boats. |
1988 |
| China |
Hubei |
Yangtse River |
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Three Gorges |
Wuxia Gorge |
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Dramatic ridges. |
1988 |
| China |
Hubei |
Yangtse River |
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Three Gorges |
Wuxia Gorge |
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Hillside shrines. |
1988 |
| China |
Hubei |
Yangtse River |
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Three Gorges |
Wuxia Gorge |
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View from an intercity ferry. |
1988 |
| China |
Hubei |
Yangtse River |
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Three Gorges |
Wuxia Gorge |
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Pointed hill. |
1988 |
| China |
Hubei |
Yangtse River |
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Three Gorges |
Wuxia Gorge |
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Boat dwarfed by towering hills. |
1988 |
| China |
Hubei |
Yangtse River |
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Three Gorges |
Wuxia Gorge |
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Cargo boat. |
1988 |
| China |
Hubei |
Yangtse River |
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Three Gorges |
Wuxia Gorge |
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Parts of the gorge are uninhabited. |
1988 |
| China |
Hubei |
Yangtse River |
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Three Gorges |
Wuxia Gorge |
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Dramatic rock face. |
1988 |
| China |
Hubei |
Yangtse River |
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Three Gorges |
Wuxia Gorge |
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Spectacular rock face. |
1988 |
| China |
Hubei |
Yangtse River |
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Three Gorges |
Wuxia Gorge |
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Ferry along the narrow Wuxia Gorge. |
1988 |
| China |
Hubei |
Yangtse River |
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Three Gorges |
Wuxia Gorge |
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Small factory. |
1988 |
| China |
Hubei |
Yangtse River |
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Three Gorges |
Wuxia Gorge |
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View of the gorge. |
1988 |
| China |
Hubei |
Yangtse River |
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Three Gorges |
Wuxia Gorge |
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The Yangtse River gorges have cliffs that rise up to 900m. |
1988 |
| China |
Hubei |
Yangtse River |
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Three Gorges |
Wuxia Gorge |
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Factory with chimney stack. |
1988 |