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Chongqing Region · China
The Three Gorges Museum not only can help you understand the largest hydraulic project in the world but also will give you a summary of the entire journey of the development in Chongqing city and the economic and social impact of the Three Gorges Project.
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8 sections · tap a section for its opening lines1Three Gorges Museum
Welcome to the Chongqing China Three Gorges Museum, a monumental institution that is actually 'two museums in one'—housing both the history of the Three Gorges and the city of Chongqing itself. As we stand in the central hall,…
Listen in the app2The Majestic Three Gorges Exhibit — Nature's Grandeur
On the first floor, we enter 'The Splendid Three Gorges' exhibition. This space introduces the history, culture, and natural attractions of the Three Gorges area along the Yangtze River. …
Listen in the app3The Three Gorges Dam — Engineering the Future
This section focuses on the Three Gorges Dam itself, 'one of the electrical feats of the world.' Historically, the dam is the reason the Chinese have 'so much power' and can illuminate their skyscrapers at night with renewable…
Listen in the app4Boat Trackers of the Yangtze — A Human History
One of the most moving parts of the museum is the exhibit on 'Boat Trackers of the Yangtze.' Before the age of steam and the dam, 'a boat sailing against the current had to use boat trackers' to tow it forward. The museum…
Listen in the app5Chongqing: The City Road — Urban Evolution
The 'Chongqing: City Road' exhibition introduces the city's 'urbanization over the past hundred years.' This is where you find the 'real stuff' about how this 'Mountain City' evolved into a 'monster mega city.' Historically, the…
Listen in the app6Ancient Value — The Paleolithic Roots
This section, titled 'Ancient Value,' explores the 'karst landscape and limestone shelters' that provided natural shelter to human society in its earliest stages. Historically, the 'Three Gorges region' is one of the cradles of…
Listen in the app7Southwest Ethnic Cultures and Relics
On the upper floors, the museum hosts permanent exhibitions on the 'relics and culture' of the diverse ethnic groups in Southwest China. Historically, Chongqing has been a melting pot for various cultures, and this section…
Listen in the app8Closing
Our journey through the Three Gorges Museum concludes, but the story of the Yangtze and Chongqing continues just outside these doors. We have moved through 200,000 years of history, from the Paleolithic shelters of 'Ancient…
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What is Three Gorges Museum?
Three Gorges Museum is a place in Chongqing Region · China with 8 story sections on Tellby. You can read the opening of each section on this page; the sound plays in the app.
| Location | Chongqing Region · China |
|---|---|
| Type | Heritage |
| Story sections | 8 |
| Text language | English |
| Coordinates | 29.5620, 106.5510 |
| Last updated |
