Sunday, September 16, 2018

Three Gorges

I asked my sister who is on a Viking cruise to China to send me some photos of the scenery and she did not disappoint. They travelled 193 miles through the Three Gorges, the most scenic section of the Yangtze river.

A gorge is 'a narrow valley between hills or mountains, typically with steep rocky walls and a stream running through it.' Three Gorges consists of Qutang gorge, Wu Gorge and Xiling Gorge. They took my sister on a little trip up a Yangtze tributary by Sampan boat as pictured below.

The sea level has raised 180m (590 ft) since the Three Gorges dam was built. I will talk about the dam tomorrow.

stunning scenery

travelling by  Sampan boat

Xiling Gorge

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18 comments:

  1. Adam16 September, 2018 00:13

    Sounds like quite a view she had

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  2. Valerie-Jael16 September, 2018 02:45

    Wonderful views. Your sister really gets to some great places. Hugs, Valerie

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  3. Nas16 September, 2018 04:30

    Wow! Awesome photos and stunning scenery.

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  4. Victor S E Moubarak16 September, 2018 04:37

    Gorgeous.

    God bless.

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  5. Lowcarb team member16 September, 2018 07:35

    Your sister travels far and wide …
    Lovely to see these photographs, thanks for sharing them with us.

    All the best Jan

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  6. Pam16 September, 2018 10:28

    Oh so nice. Looks like she is having a great time.

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  7. Sandra Cox16 September, 2018 11:45

    What a fascinating, once in a life time trip.
    FYI: So far so good here. Thanks for the well wishes.

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  8. Chris Lally16 September, 2018 11:48

    We live in such a beautiful world. Thanks for the reminder!

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  9. Anonymous16 September, 2018 13:57

    Looks so beautiful!

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  10. gigihawaii16 September, 2018 14:39

    Your sister seems to travel a lot. Well, good for her.

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  11. Jennifer Rose16 September, 2018 17:14

    great photos :)

    the dam hurt a lot of the environment, but dams do that and people tend to not think twice about the people and the parts of the planet that are negatively effected :/

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  12. JFM16 September, 2018 18:40

    Beautiful photos! I have a DVD of the three gorges and the dam they built there.
    They saved some artifacts but many others are under water now.
    It was even more beautiful before they built the dam. Earthquakes are supposedly a bigger danger now because of the dam. "In the name of progress" should be five words that are never uttered again 💮

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  13. Kathy G16 September, 2018 18:49

    I was in China in 2005, but our tour did not go to this area. I guess I'll have to go back and see it in person :-)

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    1. Christine16 September, 2018 21:35

      Good idea Kathy at least you’ve been there before. I’ve just realized how huge China is, so many provinces.

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  14. Gloria Baker16 September, 2018 20:25

    Really beautiful pictures Christine, I m sure your sister is enjoying her trip!
    hugs

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  15. peppylady (Dora)16 September, 2018 23:54

    Can't wait to see more
    Coffee is on

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  16. Kay17 September, 2018 00:18

    China is truly an incredible place. We do really intend to go back someday.

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  17. Lorraine 19 September, 2018 21:22

    I can't imagine the feeling of being so small alongside those massive cliffs. Beautiful!

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