Yangtze River
The upper reaches feature gorges and hydroelectric power; the middle section has lakes and plains; the lower reaches are deltas and ports. One river, three Chinas.
What are you looking at?
01
Upstream
Canyons, rapids, and steep elevation changes; transportation relies primarily on bridges and tunnels.
02
Midstream
Lake wetlands and flood diversion zones: water conditions dictate agriculture.
03
downstream
Pearl River Delta and deep-water port.
04
Shipping
Golden Waterway: Linking trunk-line ports with tributaries.