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Notable lake · Yichang, Hubei

Three Gorges Dam

三峡大坝

Three Gorges Dam is a lake in Yichang, Hubei.

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Three Gorges Dam: crowds and conditions

Typical pattern: moderate; weekends busier. Been there recently? Post today’s status and it shows here for the next traveller.

Status options for this lake: Full / gates open · Low water level · Entry closed.

Best time to visit Three Gorges Dam

Season: August to December when reservoirs are full and gates may open.

Busiest days: Weekends and long holidays.

Crowd: Moderate; weekends busier.

Typical week: Mon light · Tue light · Wed light · Thu light · Fri light · Sat busy · Sun busy.

How to reach Three Gorges Dam — distance from nearby cities

    Coordinates: 30.82405, 111.00766. Road distances are estimates; the road-trip planner uses real routes and adds stops worth the detour.

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    Frequently asked

    Is Three Gorges Dam full? Are the gates open?

    No visitor has reported the water level status for Three Gorges Dam yet. Typical pattern: moderate; weekends busier. Busiest: Weekends and long holidays.

    What is the best time to visit Three Gorges Dam?

    August to December when reservoirs are full and gates may open. Moderate; weekends busier.

    What are the places to visit near Three Gorges Dam?

    Nearby: Sanyou Cave (cave, 31 km), Yangjiawan Old House (museum, 6 km), Huangling Temple (temple, 9 km), Xilin Gorge (viewpoint, 17 km), Gezhouba Reservoir (lake, 19 km), 三峡饭店旧址 (fort, 37 km).

    Is Three Gorges Dam worth visiting?

    Three Gorges Dam is listed as a notable lake in Hubei on Spotwander.