visited 三峡大坝， Three Gorges Dam 10

Three Gorges Dam: A Modern Engineering Marvel
The Three Gorges Dam (三峡大坝), located on the Yangtze River in Hubei Province, China, is the world's largest hydroelectric power station. Completed in 2012, this monumental structure spans approximately 2.3 kilometers (1.4 miles) and stands 185 meters (607 feet) tall.

The dam serves multiple purposes, including generating clean energy, controlling flooding, and improving navigation along the Yangtze River. Its 32 turbines produce an impressive annual power output, significantly reducing China's reliance on fossil fuels.

While the dam showcases modern engineering and contributes to sustainable development, it has also raised environmental and cultural concerns, such as habitat loss and the displacement of communities. Despite these challenges, the Three Gorges Dam remains a symbol of China’s ambitious infrastructure projects and its efforts to balance growth with environmental stewardship.