This is no ordinary dam-its THE bigeest dam in the world and always will be. When completed in 2009 it will control the waters on the third longest river in the world-6500km-THE YANGTZE RIVER
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it flows from himalays through tibet across china and empties near shanghai in to east china sea/pacific ocean.it will produce elctricity equal to 15 nuclear power station.
the water levels will go up more than 175m -will displace millions-over 8000 historical sites will be drowned for ever-the three gorges will disappear for ever under water -we are the last of the tourist to see this sites before it is lost-its pure vendalism but on the positive side the flooding will be control so lives will be saved and ofcourse it is going to revitalise middle china- to their credit chinese have built many new cities and bridges all along banks of yangtze above the new water leves-its incredible to see this new concrete jungles.
not sure but i think this bridge is to be lost once water level rises above 175m from the water level now-the only wild life we saw were few migratory birds and 3 elusive golden monkeys!!!!
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Ni Hao,
Brilliant and scenic pics of the cruise.Looks very tranquil and serene!Have you experienced the tea houses yet?-They say its worth a visit as is the local hospital and the Pharmacy.The village life must remind you of a typical indian "Gaam".
Won the Captains cup on sunday-Had a great time playing 27 holes.Talked to Bush and Kaushik and both said they would email you.My skype is "nareshksp" for your info.Regards to Priti and Ved!
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