Lingbao Gorge Tourist Area

Lingbao Gorge is a beautiful and unique gorge in the upper reaches of Xiaoshui River, about 1 km long. The formation of the gorge is due to the long-term erosion and cutting of the gravel rock layer by the river, forming steep peaks and walls. The cliffs on both sides of the gorge are covered with honeycomb-shaped holes of various sizes eroded by wind and rain, which have extremely high ornamental value. The Danxia landform has obvious characteristics, the mountain rock walls are amazing, the river channel is tortuous, and the gorge rises upright from the riverbed, which is magnificent. Lingbao Gorge has a high scientific research value and is a living "textbook" for understanding Danxia geological landforms. Not only that, Lingbao Gorge also has a lot of historical research. Lingbao Gorge is not only one of the eight scenic spots in Longzhou, but also an important road from Longdong to Guanzhong. The main attractions of the Attraction include Maiduo Mountain, Qingdai Liusu, Crescent Lake, Baiyin Temple, Lingbao Tianxi, Jianshi Baojing, Guitu Wudao, Thirteen Heroes Statue, etc. There are more than 20 places. Legend has it that Lingbao Gorge is where Emperor Taizong of Tang Li Shimin met Empress Zhangsun and lived. The natural landscape in the gorge is magical and steep, the cultural heritage is profound and diverse, and the temperature is cool and pleasant. It is a place for sightseeing, leisure, adventure and summer vacation. The main attractions include cliff stone, a line of sky, water erosion cliff, Yangshuiwen, sword-testing stone, Mailei Mountain, daughter slope, Taishi Kiln, Baiyin Temple, Dragon King Temple, etc., with a total area of ​​10 square kilometers. The gorge of Lingbao Gorge is red terrestrial sedimentary sandstone, shaped like a huge wall of Tianmen, like a pillar of heaven, swallowing the sun and the moon, very majestic, and rare in Shaanxi. In ancient times, it was one of the eight scenic spots in Longzhou, and it was also the traffic throat of Huizhong Road, the main road from Longdong to Guanzhong. Many wars in history took place here, which had a great impact in history.