Wushan county is located in the northeast part of Chongqing, and has long been regarded as the eastern gate of Chongqing. The county lies where the Daning River merges into the Yangtze River. Cruising upstream along the Yangtze River from the county for 480 km (298 miles), you will reach Chongqing City. The famous Three Gorges Dam is located 124 km (77 miles) away from the county on the Yangtze River.

It has a long history and abounds with rich resources. Of the counties of the Three Gorges Reservoir Area, Wushan has the most cultural relics and historic sites, over 40 historic sites and one thousand rare cultural relics in all.Of the cultural relics in this county, the Ancient Plank Road and the Suspended Coffins are well-known.

Besides boasting a long history, Wushan takes pride in its natural scenery. As Wushan traverses the whole part of Wu Gorge and most of Qutang Gorge, it combines many landscapes of the two gorges of Yangtze River. Among these are the twelve peaks of Wushan along the two banks of Wu Gorge. The Goddess Peak is the most prominent and has many beautiful legends.

Wushan has been visited by numerous poets who wrote works praising its scenery. It is not only the cradle of Daxi Culture and Bachu Culture but also that of Goddess Culture and Wu Culture.

Since the instigation of the Three Gorges Dam Project, a new, more charming, scene has been appeared here. Don't miss Wushan and its scenery while cruising along the gorgeous Yangtze River.