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Three Gorges Dam
Three Gorges Dam and Surroundings

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Dam01 The Three Gorges Dam project is the largest engineering project currently underway in the world. We started our day of touring at the visitor's center with a talk in front of this mock-up of the project. Dam01
Dam02 Another view of the model. Dam02
Dam03 This picture of the model is taken from the perspective of where our ship was docked the night prior. Dam03
Dam04 In the ancient days of China, boats and construction materials were all moved by man power. This sculpture in the visitor's center is in honor of those labors. Dam04
Dam05 After the visitor's center, we went to the site overlook. A requisite Dam05
Dam05j At the overlook, many of the trees were bound in rope. This was to keep them cool in the summer heat, and warm in the winter. The extremes in temperatures along the Yangtze are dramatic. Dam05j
Dam06 Quite a bit of effort was put into this park. Dam06
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Dam08 A bit of perspective on the dam, which is only 2/3 complete. Dam08
Dam09 Panorama of the project vista. Forgive the quality variations, but I did not have a tripod, so this is hand-held. Dam09
Dam10 Also part of the park overlook. This viewing tower is the central focal point. The wall surrounding it is engraved with the mythology of China, from ancient to today. It has two halves, one with the mythological history from the south of the Yangtze, the other from the northern region. Dam10
Dam11 More perspective of the scope of the project. It's one thing to say it's the largest engineering project in the world... but until you see it, you don't realize the true enormity. Dam11
Dam12 Looking back from the viewing tower toward a little shopping area and up the river. Billboards are everywhere in China. This one proclaims the might of the Chinese worker. Dam12
Dam13 Manpower is the universal engine which drives everything in China. Because labor is cheap, any tasks which could be automated are instead done by hand. Even texturizing paving pads in the Forbidden City aren't manufactured with the texture, they're chiseled by hand. This gardener is a prime example. He's sweeping the grounds at the visitor's center. Dam13
Dam14 When I asked if I could take his picture, he became so proud he posed like this for me. This is one of my favorite images from the entire trip. Dam14
Dam14j Workers along the dam. Bamboo scaffolding is universally used, even on skyscrapers. Dam14j
Dam15 Driving over the dam top looking down at the lock entry. Notice the haze? The pollution in this area was horrible. Dam15
Dam18 A wider perspective of the lock area. Dam18
Dam19 Can you tell I was fascinated by the locks? There are 5 levels inside the locks, only 3 of which are currently being used since the river level is not yet at its peak. Dam19
Dam20 Back to the visitor's center - here are some of the carvings in the monument. Dam20
Dam21 A relief of a mythical hero. Dam21
Dam22 Hmm, might have a couple too many lock pictures. Dam22
Dam23 Another mythical fable. Dam23
Dam24 There is an engraved metal book telling of the history of the region at the center. One side is in English. Dam24
Dam25 Here is the whole image. Dam25
Dam26 Mom was fascinated by all the flowering trees throughout the journey. We hit the season almost perfectly. Dam26
Dam26m This picture taken by Mom shows some of the landscaping surrounding the visitor's center. There's no question China intends this project to be a showplace for years to come. Dam26m
Dam26m1 While I'm not normally a fan of guided tours, I must say Viking did an excellent job. The guides were well informed, the tours were comfortable. Without the tour, I would not have had anything near the appreciation of the region we saw. Dam26m1
Dam27 Where we were docked just below the Dam just up from the ship was this temple. Dam27
Dam27m Outside every site of importance are the guardian figurines. As you will see as we go along, these held a lot of interest for me. Dam27m
Dam28 Viking Century Sky - our ship. This panorama was taken from the temple steps. This ship features all balcony cabins, and is the largest ship plying the Yangtze. Dam28
Dam28j Looking back from the ship up toward the temple. Picture taken by Judy Ivison. Dam28j
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