Shennü Stream
神女溪
A deep tributary on the south bank of the Wu Gorge. Visitors transfer to small boats to enter the narrow gorge, with sheer cliffs and waterfalls. It is a shore excursion often arranged by Yangtze cruise ships.
Shennü Stream lies on the south bank of the Wu Gorge, across the river from Goddess Peak. It is about 15 km long and was only made navigable after the Three Gorges Dam reservoir filled. Visitors depart from the Wushan county town pier and transfer to small sightseeing boats at the mouth of the stream to go deeper into the canyon. Along the way, you can see a narrow passage like a “one-line sky,” waterfalls, remnants of cliffside plank paths and wild macaques. The trip takes about three hours. Tickets, including the boat, cost about 100-odd yuan, and many Yangtze cruise ships include Shennü Stream as a shore excursion. Note that the gorge water is cool, so bring a jacket. Autumn foliage season brings crowds, so book tickets in advance.
Opening hours
About 08:00–17:00 (per schedule)
Nearby sights
- Shennü Sky Road
- Wenfeng Scenic Area
- Wushan Museum
- Lesser Three Gorges (Daning River)
- Wu Gorge & Goddess Peak
- Dachang Ancient Town
- Xiazhuang Sky Road
- Peak of the Three Gorges