Yangzhe-river-cruise/2014-jul

When we visited Chongqing in July 2014, the primary goal was to take a cruise down the Yangtze River to see the massive Three Gorges Dam in the Hubei Province. I must admit, however, that this river cruise turned out to be my worst experience in China—ever.

It started with a grueling four-hour bus ride before we even reached the vessel. The most impressive thing at the docks was the sheer number of stairs leading down to the water. The boat itself was another story; it was worn out, dirty, and frankly miserable. Our cabin was downright disgusting—stiflingly hot and humid, with a carpet that literally squelched underfoot. The bedding was damp to the touch. In fact, everything was damp.

I ended up spending most of the night out on the deck, which wasn't much better—just a grime-covered floor and a few old plastic chairs. To this day, I still don't know where we managed to buy those tickets...?
Three Gorges Dam -Google Maps