The Yangtze River in 1999

 

yangtze river China in 1999 before three gorges dam

yangtze river China in 1999 before three gorges dam

The Yangtze river is now much higher than these photos from 1999

 

fengdu ghost town in 1999 on yangtze river before three gorges dam

The ghost city of Fengdu

All these buildings were torn down and the water is now at the 175 meter level - The new Fengdu city is across the river

The Giant face "The Ghost King" is still a tourist attraction in the old Fengdu ghost city

 

fengdu ghost town in 1999 on yangtze river before three gorges dam

 

ferry on yangtze river china 1999

Ferries like this one travel up and down the Yangtze river daily

Accommodations for the 3 day tour range from a private room to sitting on the crowded floor on the lowest level

 

ferries in chongqing on yangtze river china in 1999

 

three gorges dam china under construction in 1999

The Three Gorges Dam under construction in 1999

It was completed and the lake almost full in 2008

The lake will fluctuate between 145 and 175 meters, depending on season and flood control needs

 

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