Three Gorges Dam

Towering at twice the height of the Statue of Liberty, the Three Gorges Dam in Yichang, China, stands as the world’s largest hydroelectric project. This colossal structure not only reshaped the Yangtze River but also transformed the Three Gorges—Xutang Gorge, Wu Gorge, and Xiling Gorge—that it was named after. The dam is home to the planet’s largest boat lift, the Three Gorges Dam Five-Step Ship Lock, which allows vessels to navigate the river’s varying water levels. Visitors can explore the dam’s impressive engineering, observe the intricate ship lock system in action, and take in the dramatic landscape that surrounds this monumental feat of modern construction.