Page 1 The Three Gorges Dam on the Yangtze River has been a dream for generations and will be one of the largest construction projects ever undertaken by mankind. This great dam, the largest of its kind in the world, will provide China with tremendous power generation and flood control services. It was in 1992 that the Chinese Government finally gave the go ahead for the scheme, some seventy years after Dr. Sun Yet-Sen, pioneer of the Chinese democratic revolution, first proposed the idea.
- What's New
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- Three Gorges Project
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What's New
Yangtze enter its one-year period of trial navigation
From June 16th, 2003, the Yangtze enters its one-year period of trial navigation. All cruise ships will pass through the permanent Three Gorges ship locks. The mighty Yangtze, winding through the heart land of China, presents tourists a new look with more historical and natural wonders! See new attraction list of Yangtze.
The Three Gorges Project Opens to Navigation
On June 16th, 2003, two passenger ships - Princess of China Regal Cruise and China Sunshine successfully passed through the newly completed five-level ship locks of the Three Gorges Dam. It signified the accomplishment of a major goal of the Three Gorges Project. From June 16th, 2003, the two-way five-level permanent ship locks will open for a one-year trial navigation period.
Travel China Guide's Report on June 16th, 2003
June 16th, 2003 is a historical time on Chinese river navigation history. The first navigation on the newly completed Three Gorges Dam will occur. Two passenger ships and five freight ships are planned to pass through the two-way five-level permanent ship lock on the Dam.
After its completion, the Three Gorges Dam on the Yangtze River will provide significant flood control and power generation advances in China: Its Hydropower Station is expected to generate 84.7 billions kwh per year, or one-ninth of the country's total generated power. Completion in 2009 is expected.
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Travelers' Voices on Three Gorges Dam Project
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May. 12,2009 20:32 Reply
Mr.Yong-Qing(China) said:
The three gorges dam project will bring many great benefits to the chinese people. I hope it works out well
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May. 8,2009 17:44 Reply
Mr.David Smith(US) said:
John Hersey wrote a book titled "A Single Pebble" in 1956 where a fictional engineer was hired to propose a site for a dam on the Yangtze river. The book identified the selected site as Yellow Cat Gorge. Does this have any basis in fact? ie: Was it the selected site for the current dam? The maps all use the appropriate Chinese names. Thank you for your response.
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May. 7,2009 12:45 Reply
Mr.yibbidy(yangtze) said:
i love the yangtze river and three gorges dam it is the best thing that ever happened to china ohhhh makes me hard!!!
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Mar. 14,2009 17:46 Reply
Mr.hallala ding dong(india) said:
The Three Gorges Dam Project will promote further tourism. As the largest water conservancy in the world combined with the world-renowned natural beauty the Three Gorges will become the "hottest" tourist and press attraction in recent years. See new attraction list of Yangtze.
Apr. 3,2009 22:37
Ms.Adele Blanchett(NZ) replied:
wow true bro thats hearty mean
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Apr. 3,2009 19:23 Reply
Ms.blanchett(New Zealand) said:
basiclly and simply what is the three gorges dam?
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Mar. 4,2009 11:20 Reply
Mr.Nicklaus(U.S.) said:
Yes, it is very big.
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Jan. 12,2009 08:03 Reply
Mr.Flyswatter(Finland) said:
Me and my large wife (i call her dumpling) vent and liked it much. i fort it would be biggar but dam was impressive. the chinese sure know how to put on a good show (vee saw some fireworks)
Mar. 2,2009 15:02
Mr.pickle(pluto) replied:
ya i agree i want to see it when its done
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Feb. 24,2009 22:00 Reply
Mr.D Doby(U.S. of A.) said:
The Chinese people benefitting from the project surely find it a most welcombed undertaking. It is good to see China moving ahead.
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Dec. 9,2008 20:05 Reply
Ms.johanson(america) said:
i think its destructive and helpful at the same time. finish it!!!!!
Feb. 22,2009 07:32
Ms.queen kitty(united kingdom) replied:
it is in deed a good idea but besides it helping chine it also we cause destruction
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Jan. 1,2009 15:13 Reply
Mr.Benman!(Tinternet.) said:
Although we consider that the dam is a piece of art which is very beautiful for the eye we also have to consider what parts of the environment have been effected by this, through the construction. We look at it in amaze, however do not always realise how the wildlife and community has been affected by this. Something to think about maybe? cool beans.