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6-Qijiehe Gorge is mainly composed of several
Timer：2015-03-25
Qijiehe Gorge is mainly composed of several segments of gorge, such as Sanjia Gorge, Gouyaoyan Gorge, Youcaichong Gorge, Hebian Gorge, and Dacaokou Gorge, etc.
Main morphological characteristics of Qijiehe Gorge
| Gorge segment | Length (km) | Width of gorge (m) | Longitudinal gradient(‰) | Gorge form | Altitude difference (m) |
| Sanjia | 1.2 | 45-65 | 1.2 | Alternate between box shape and V shape | 80-300 |
| Gouyaoyan | 1.9 | 20-55 | 1.5 | V-shape and earth fissure shape | 120-360 |
| Youcaichong | 1.8 | 20-36 | 1.6 | Box shape and earth fissure shape | 110-350 |
| River bank | 0.93 | 35-55 | 1.2 | Alternation between V shape and box shape | 110-310 |
| Dacaokou | 2 | 90-350 | 1.3 | Box shape | 120-325 |
