Three Gorges Dam (Sanxia Daba)

The Three Gorges Dam, China’s largest construction project since the Great Wall and the world’s biggest dam by installed capacity, stretches over 1.5 miles (2.4 kilometers) and rises to a height of more than 600 feet (183 meters). Located in Chongqing, this colossal structure is an impressive feat of engineering, though it has also sparked significant controversy due to its environmental and human impacts. Visitors can witness the sheer scale and power of the dam, which not only controls flooding but also generates a substantial amount of hydroelectric power.