After the the Three Gorges Dam (nearly 200 meters tall) was built, the water behind the dam has risen to 150 to 175 meters higher that before, depending on the time of year. Officially 1.2 million people have been displaced as a result, either moving to higher ground, to nearby cities, or entirely out of the region. The river is buzzing with activity, with multiple ships of all sizes and types (including 10,000 ton ocean-going vessels) carrying cargo and people anywhere between Shanghai and Chongqing, 1440 km (900 miles) in distance.
Although some people claim that the scenery has been negatively impacted by the dam, we were all treated to 4 days of spectacular beauty and pleasant weather.
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