Yangtze River in China, Yangtze River Three Gorges Dam, China Yangtze River-(chinaitours.com)

Three Gorges Dam - the largest hydroelectric project in the world. The excursion to the dam is abosutely a must portion of your cruise.

The Three Gorges Dam

The data of Three Gorges Dam:
The dam site is around 27 kilometers upstream from the Yichang city, 40 minutes' drive. The dam is 185 meters high and 2305 meters wide, claimed as the biggest dam in the world.
The best time to cruise Yangtze River:
The best seasons to take a Yangtze River cruise are April, May, September and October when the weather is cool and comfortable. These four months are often called high seasons.

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The Detail description of Three Gorges Dam:
The Three Gorges Dam site is 27 miles upstream from YichangCity proper, at SandoupingTown, 38km upstream from the Gezhouba Dam Lock, inside the third of the Three Gorges. It is planned to be by far the largest hydroelectric project in the world. The Project calls for the construction of a concrete dam, a hydroelectric power plant and a series of locks just below the scenic Three Gorges region. The project is designed to be built in three phases and is scheduled for completion in year 2009. Upon arrival at Sandouping, passengers will observe the five-step ship lock, the diversion canal, the dam in construction, and the power station. In addition, an exhibition room displays a model of the dam, and offers passengers another opportunity to ask questions and learn about the benefits of this amazing project. One of the largest construction projects ever undertaken in the world, the Three Gorges Project will forever change the face of the Yangtze River as we know it today.