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Monday, 08 February 2010 |
By Mui Aponta
 The Gorges are deep rooted in Chinese history and culture, a symbol of their importance being the presence of the westernmost Gorge on the 5 Yuan banknote. But the Gorges of old are changing due to the construction of the Three Gorges Dam, which is expected to be completed in 2009. Due to its construction the river level has risen, making it wider whilst making the mountains appear lower. Whilst this has drawn criticism, the Chinese authorities responsible for the Dam have been quick to point out that the view will be different but by no means less spectacular and that the widening of the river will result in larger vessels travelling down in, increasing trade. More passengers will be able to view the dam from the larger ships which will operate along the river and the view could look even more spectacular as even though the mountains will appear smaller, the widening of the river will give a different sense of grandeur than before.
Often overlooked in favour of the Great Wall and Forbidden City when thinking of China, the Three Gorges are
yet another example of China''s vast cultural and historical importance for the seasoned traveller. The beautiful scenery of the Three Gorges is well worth considering when looking at a Chinese getaway.
Mui Aponta recommends that you always take out holiday insurance. He''s recently opted for annual multi trip travel insurance from AA Travel Insurance as he will be travelling a lot this year.
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