The Three Gorges region is a scenic area along the Yangtze River with a total length of approximately 200 km. It 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, the back of the paper 5 yuan note. Gorge Chinese Length (km) Range Qutang Gorge 瞿塘峡 8 from Baidicheng (Fengjie) to Daxi Wu Gorge 巫峡 45 from Wushan to Guandukou (Badong) Xiling Gorge 西陵峡 66 from Zigui to Nanjin Pass (Yichang) The Three Gorges region is located along the Yangtze River between the cities of Fengjie (奉节) and Yichang in Chongqing municipality and Hubei province. The Three Gorges region attracted attention globally due to the construction of the Three Gorges Dam, which is changing the scenery of the region.