Sightseeing

三峡大坝

📍 Sandouping, Yiling, Yichang, Hubei, China

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Introduction

The Three Gorges Dam spans the Yangtze at Sandouping, Yiling, Yichang, Hubei — the world's largest hydropower complex, filled in stages from 2003 and completed in 2012. About 2,309 m long and 185 m high, it integrates flood control, power generation and navigation, with among the highest annual outputs worldwide, reshaping the middle Yangtze's flood system. Visitors climb Tanziling for the panorama, walk the 185 Platform level with the crest, and visit the Interception Memorial Park; overlooks frame the 'high gorges, calm lake' vista. A symbol of modern Chinese engineering, it is key to understanding the Yangtze's civilization and water governance — its night lights majestic.

✨ Highlights

Tanziling

Top view over the whole dam.

185 Platform

Eye-level with the crest.

Memorial Park

Epic engineering, rich archives.

Calm lake

Mirror river, grand scenery.

Ship locks

Vessels climb — a wonder.

Night lights

Glowing crest, majestic dark.

🛈 Practical Info

→Location：Yiling, Yichang, Hubei, China

→Hours：8:00–17:00

→Admission：Free (reservation)

→Suggested visit：2–3 hours

→Best season：Spring/autumn

→Transport：Shuttle / drive

💡 Tips

• Free but reserve & exchange ticket in advance.

• Windy on the dam; keep warm by the river.

• Crowded platforms; watch elders/kids.

• Pair with Zigui and Qu Yuan's hometown.

• No drones; obey management.

• Summer flood season changes levels; heed notices.

FAQ

Any practical tips for visiting 三峡大坝?

Free but reserve & exchange ticket in advance. Windy on the dam; keep warm by the river.

Information on this page is compiled from public sources. Opening hours, ticket prices and other details may change — please verify with official sources before your visit.