Three Gorges Cruise: Day Four

Today marked the end of the cruise. In the middle of the night, the boat passed through the Three Gorges Dam by going through five stages of lowering the boat until it reached the lower water level. This process takes about 3 to 4 hours in total. We visited the dam during the morning and got to see the surrounding location via several tourist areas. We also passed through the third and last gorge today, but it was so foggy that I unable to take any good photos. The cruise was definitely a once-in-a-lifetime experience and one of the most amazing things I have ever seen. The intricacies and awesomeness of the mountains were more amazing than I ever could have imagined. If anyone is considering visiting China to see beautiful scenery, I would definitely recommend a cruise in the Three Gorges area along the Yangtze River.

Area where ships are lowered:


Three Gorges Dam: