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.
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| stunning scenery |
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| travelling by Sampan boat |
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| Xiling Gorge |
