Monthly Archives: May, 2011
Three Gorges Dam increase its water release
Rating 4.00 out of 5
The Three Gorges Dam, the world’s largest hydroelectric project, has started to increase its water release to ease severe drought plaguing downstream rice-growing areas on Friday.
Three things you need to know about the Yangtze
Rating 4.00 out of 5
A GORGES PLACE TO SEE
The longest river in China and the world’s third longest river, spanning a total of 6380km and stretching from Chongqing to Shanghai, the Yangtze itself is a major tourist drawcard.
But what sets this river apart from others is the Three Gorges, each with its own unique characteristics. [...]
Yangtze River Gold 1:World’s Most Luxury Inland Cruise
Rating 4.00 out of 5
A luxury inland cruise liner named “Yangtze River Gold 1” makes its debut on Sunday.
The luxury cruise liner resembles a five-star resort floating on the Yangtze River with helistop, golf course, outdoor swimming pool, cigar lounge bar and other luxury facilities.
The ship holds 350 passengers. It is 136 meters in length, [...]
