The town of Wushan is located at the western entrance to the Wu Gorge (巫峡) in the Three Gorges region of China. Wushan is famous for its Little Three Gorges (小三峡) located on the nearby Daning River (大宁河). Wushan sits on the northern bank of the Yangtze (Yangzi) River, which in the Gorges region was flooded after the construction of the Three Gorges Dam. The original town was abandoned and submerged under the rising waters, and the new town constructed on the hills above.

The town of Wushan is located at the western entrance to the Wu Gorge (巫峡) in the Three Gorges region of China. Wushan is famous for its Little Three Gorges (小三峡) located on the nearby Daning River (大宁河).  Wushan sits on the northern bank of the Yangtze (Yangzi) River, which in the Gorges region was flooded after the construction of the Three Gorges Dam. The original town was abandoned and submerged under the rising waters, and the new town constructed on the hills above. Stock Photo
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5145 x 3395 px | 43.6 x 28.7 cm | 17.2 x 11.3 inches | 300dpi

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1 February 2013

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