Once upon a time Xiling Gorge had a reputation for being an unpleasant section where dangerous reefs and shoals lurked, and ships and boats frequently overturned in this area. However, continuous measures were taken to improve the condition of this route in the past. Additionally, the water line keeps rising up as a result of the Three Gorges Reservoir, a feature that has long been recognized – of torrentially flowing water in-between the rocks and reefs causing the crashing spray. None of these dangers exist any longer as they are now well covered under the deep water.