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Chongqing China Three Gorges Museum
Must Sees
Optional Attractions
Known as the Lesser Emei Mountain, Jinyun Mountain is over 60 kilometers from urban Chongqing. The imposing Lion Peak, the main peak, stands like a crouching lion. Yujian Peak, the highest of the mountain, rises 1,030 meters above sea level. Jinyuan Mountain has 1,400 hectares of trees. The mountain is hence called a "world's botanical garden."
The Museum is situated opposite the Chongqing People's Hall. It is not only the largest monographic museum, but is also a public undertaking for the preservation, education, scientific research in respect of cultural relics and the natural environment of Chongqing and the Three Gorges area.
The exterior of the museum has cambered walls and vitreous dome, representing the historical culture of Three Gorges project and its origins. In addition, there are large-scale reliefs, bronze sculptures and an 'Ecological Corridor' that is one kilometer in length (about 1,094 yards).
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