Three Little Gorges is situated along the Daning River, one of the main tributaries of Yangtze river with a total length of about 250 kilometers. The river is relatively small, but it exceeds Yangtze's Three Gorges in beauty and tranquility. Three Little Gorges have begun to gain popularity nationwide. The gorges stretch along the river from north to south for 50 kilometers. Waterfalls are found among the green covered mountains. It makes for an excellent natural scenic backdrop for photography. With the filling of the Three Gorges Reservoir, Daning River has become broader and more tranquil. Also, there are now riverside resorts available for visitors to enjoyThe best way to capture the true wonder of the site is to take a boat ride along the river. Its "subtle mountains, clear waters, pretty rocks, dangerous rapids, sharp turns, fantastic caves, and stalactites in various shapes" characterize the natural landscape in the Small Three Gorges. Monkeys, mandarin ducks, water birds and fish can be seen in this area. In addition to the continuous natural scenery there are a number of historical places of interest along the way, such as suspending coffin, boat coffin, remains of. The area has been made one of the key nature reserves in China and is becoming known as a tourist attraction continuing to offer its charmsThree Little Gorges is thepart of the Daning River Scenic Spot. Compared with the magnificent grand and steep Yangtze River Three gorges, Three Little Gorges are beautiful and unique, sophisticated and elegant, so people praise "it is not the Three Gorges but better than Three Gorges".
is about 3,281 yards long, it refers to the section offrom the west pass of Wu Gorge to the Yinwo Tan.  While drifting there, you can admire the Dragon Gate Spring, the Ancient Plank Road, and some other sights like the Nigh-dragon pole, Yinwo Tanand the Bear Cave.
Iron Coffin Gorge measures six miles.the cliff of this section, there hangs a black Suspended Coffin. Because the color likes iron, the coffin is called the Iron Coffin. The gorge is characterized by rare rocks on both banks. Some take the form of the monkey fishing for the moon and some look like Kwan-yin sitting on the lotus platform. All of them are full of humor and wit.
Emerald Gorge spans 12 miles and is the longest and most charming of the three gorges.River, the Mini Three Gorges, plank road and Boat Coffins are popular sites for visitors to appreciate.