Qutang Xia
Qutang Xia is a gorge in Chongqing, Chongqing Municipality and has an elevation of 233 metres. Qutang Xia is situated nearby to the locality Zuojiacao, as well as near Shangxi.| Tap on a place to explore it |
Places of Interest
Highlights include Qutang Gorge.
Qutang Gorge
Scenic viewpoint
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The Qutang Gorge is the shortest of China's Three Gorges. Immediately downstream of the ancient village Baidicheng the Yangtze River passes between the Chijia Mountain on the north and the Baiyan Mountain on the south.
Places in the Area
Nearby places include Baidi Castle.
Baidi Castle
Locality
Photo: Yumeto, CC BY-SA 4.0.
Baidicheng or Baidi Fortress is an ancient fortress and temple complex on a hill on the northern shore of the Yangtze River in China, 8 km east of the present day Fengjie County seat in Chongqing municipality. Baidi Castle is situated 4½ km northwest of Qutang Xia.
Qutang Xia
- Type: Gorge with an elevation of 233 metres
- Also known as: “Ch’ü-t’ang Hsia”
- Category: landform
- Location: Chongqing, Chongqing Municipality, Southwest China, China, East Asia, Asia
- View on OpenStreetMap
Latitude
31.02029° or 31° 1′ 13″ northLongitude
109.61108° or 109° 36′ 40″ eastElevation
233 metres (764 feet)Open location code
8P3F2JC6+4CGeoNames ID
1797292
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In Other Languages
“Qutang Xia” goes by many names.
- Chinese: “瞿塘峡”
Localities in the Area
Explore places such as Zuojiacao and Shangxi.
Notable Places Nearby
Highlights include Baidicheng and Chongqing Wushan Airport.
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