The Three Gorges region is located along the Yangtze River between the cities of Fengjie and Yichang in Chongqing municipality and Hubei province with a total length of approximately 193 km. The Three Gorges occupy approximately 120 km within this region. Although it is primarily famous for its scenery, the Three Gorges region is historically and culturally an important region in China. A representation of the westernmost gorge appears on China’s currency in the back of the paper 10 yuan note.
| Gorge | Chinese | Length (km) | Range |
|---|---|---|---|
| Qutang Gorge |  |
8 | from Baidicheng (Fengjie) to Daxi |
| Wu Gorge |  |
45 | from Wushan to Guandukou (Badong) |
| Xiling Gorge |  |
66 | from Zigui to Nanjin Pass (Yichang) |
