Three Gorges Dam Tour​ Guide

  I’m a local from Yichang, Hubei, China. The Three Gorges Dam is here. Today, I want to share more about it.   The dam is the largest hydroelectric power project in the world. This large project is in Hubei Province. A source of pride for China and a global example of clean energy exists. 1. Water Level Management: Flood Control and Power Generation The water level of the Three Gorges Dam can reach up to 175 meters, equivalent to the height of a 60-story building. This design stops flood water during the flood season. It reduces flood losses in the middle and lower Yangtze River by about 95 billion yuan each year. It also releases stored water during the dry season. This helps protect irrigation and navigation downstream.   Did you know that when water levels rise by 1 meter, power generation increases? It can go up by about 100 million kWh. This is equivalent to the electricity consumption of a medium-sized city for one month.   2.The power plant: the wor...

 Nestled in Yichang, Hubei Province, the Three Gorges Dam and Qu Yuan's Hometown form a 5A-level scenic area that blends a world-class modern engineering marvel with profound ancient culture. Separated by just 600 meters across the Yangtze River, these two attractions offer a unique journey through China’s past and present—perfect for travelers seeking both natural grandeur and historical depth.   Key Attractions Three Gorges Dam As the world’s largest water control project, this iconic landmark showcases China’s engineering prowess: Tanzi Ridge : The highest viewpoint (262.48m above sea level) offers panoramic views of the dam, its five-level ship lock, the beautiful Huangniyan Peak, and Zigui New County. 185 Platform : At the same elevation as the dam’s crest (185m), it provides an up-close look at the dam’s imposing structure, the serene "high gorges and flat lake" upstream, and the ship lift downstream. Interception Memorial Park : China’s ...

 Recently, I took a cruise to the Yangtze River Three Gorges, traveling upstream from Yichang, Hubei Province, to Chongqing by boat. After arriving in Chongqing, I also visited Bai Mansion and Zhazi Cave on a side trip.   The Three Gorges Dam The Three Gorges Dam is truly a magnificent and massive project. Currently, the water storage level of the Three Gorges Reservoir is close to the designed 175 meters above sea level. The reservoir generates a huge amount of electricity every day, which plays a certain role in supplementing China’s energy demand for electricity. However, everything in the world has both advantages and disadvantages. Opposition to the construction of the Three Gorges Reservoir has never ceased, and such voices may grow louder in the future—because the negative impacts of the reservoir’s water storage are being proven one by one by facts. First, it has damaged the Yangtze River’s natural ecology, making it impossible for fish to migrate ...

 The Three Gorges area, a place of mystical beauty and profound significance on China's Yangtze River, has long been the focus of a national dream. From initial conception to scientific validation, and from official commencement to full operation, the Three Gorges Project represents a century-long endeavor for the Chinese nation.   Officially launched on December 14, 1994, the project saw its main dam completed on May 20, 2006. By October 2008, construction was largely finished, and on November 1, 2020, the project passed its final overall acceptance, marking the successful realization of a dream pursued for a hundred years. Over its 30-year construction and operational history, the Three Gorges Project has demonstrated its role as a "national landmark," delivering immense comprehensive benefits in flood control, power generation, navigation, water supply, and ecological protection. It stands as the most prominent new landmark on the Yangtze River. Pr...