Damming the Yangtze River. Chinese government's decision of building the dam

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Damming the Yangtze River
Chinese government`s decision of building the dam
Introduction
The Yangtze River is among the largest rivers known worldwide and decision to construct the Three Gorges Dam along the river was an idea which other than being of great significance to China, it has led to some difficulties.
Tourism Venue
Chinese government`s decision to build the Three Gorges Dam was a good decision because after the conclusion of the Three Gorges Dam scheme, tourists will be thrilled to see a marvel in the Yangtze River where a quiet lake take a pew amid the precipitous canyon. As the mounting of the water, many picturesque spots which in the beginning were difficult to go in are now accessible and this really can be so attractive to the visitors (Albert, 105). For instance, in Dangyang River, the bough of Madu River, a novel view of the three small canyons appears. The White sovereign metropolis that was concealed in the broad woodland sometime back turns out to be a fine-looking island stationing in the middle of the river. The huge change of outlook will catch the attention of new and more guests to see the sights of the Three Gorges (Fearnside, 618).
Of the Three Gorges, Qutang Gorge is nearby to Chongqing, unswerving and most spectacular with foot cliffs that contain sandstone pinnacles topping out high. The Wu Gorge is as well distinguished for its complete cliffs with obscure enclosed mountains. The Xiling Gorge is next to the dam it elongates in excess of forty one miles and its overhangs appear to a great extent like a stylish Chinese decorated spool. Travellers on tour ships typically leave their crafts at the back and board slighter vessels to trip the minor Three Gorges. This area has become more accessible due to growing waters (Topping, 135). Tour ships leaving Chongqing regularly impede in Fooling to let travellers to be carried by a hydrofoil to Wu River to spot the gorgeous Lotus Cave sandstone rock patterns. The watercourse travel ships moreover impede at the Stone Treasure Stockade and the temple is elevated sufficiently that it will endure the mounting waters, though its trick will turn into an islet in the new-fangled lake. Tourists stop at the site of construction to view a great number of labourers slog away. The venture has a centre of information with pictures and graphics signifying the grade of the structure and illuminating the sites. Seafaring the Yangtze at several times must be a very memorable trip (Topping, 139).
Nevertheless, with the fragmentary edifice, guests today can revisit to notice how the view has malformed. On the other hand, construction of this dam is such a great disadvantage since the immense development has led to displacement of millions of people, flooding of many towns and cities and the extend of the reservoir. The displaced people have ended up having resettlement hardships (Yue, & Chen, 67). The scheme has also been weighed down by sleaze, spiralling of expenses, ecological forces and violation of individual rights. The ecological effects of the scheme are intense and it is certain that the effects are probable to worsen. The reservoir is full of decaying mash of sewage, sediment, industrial contaminants and litter due to existence of enormous manufacturing centres, submergence of several industrial units, extracts and waste material upstream. All these causes the attrition of the lake and lower riverbanks which results into landslides thus menacing world`s major fisheries in the region.
Several scientists are concerned about the seismicity caused by the reservoir because of the power of its waters. The dam is a replica for adversity; however companies are imitating it both locally and globally. Enormous hydropower drops have been suggested so they are being built in most immaculate, ethnically and organically assorted canal basins and branches. This has made China to acquire knowledge in constructing larger schemes of hydropower and it is now exporting comparable schemes all over the world (McCully, 89). It is very essential that they learn from the familiarity with the troubles of the dam so that they are not continual now that the scheme`s problems are well known to them because those problems are not unique.
Conclusion
Huge dams all over the world cause societal and ecological destruction as better options are being uncared for. Rivers especially intercontinental ones guard streams and protect the privileges of the societies that count on them. The societal and ecological exertion of the dam should be observed and worked upon to make certain that the precise lessons are drained for water and energy schemes all over the world but explicitly in China.
Fictitious businesses that could be developed successfully within the Dam
Three medium to large scale fictitious businesses that could be developed successfully within the area influenced by the construction of the dam could include hotel management, shipping and boating industry and water transportation. Under hotel management, there can be construction of restaurants for bed and breakfast and outside shading for sunny weather to serve customers and tourists who come to have a view of the damming area.
The shores of the dam can be used as tourist sites where different activities would be developed such as water sports. In addition developing an artificial beach along the dam would attract swimmers both from domestic and international markets (McCully, 103). In this regards hotels and restaurants would be built along the beach to host tourists which will be a great investment. Instead of visitors driving all the way towards town to get other services, a whole package of such stuff could be brought close to them so that after their adventurous tour, they can park their vehicles around there and relax in nearby hotels and restaurants. Therefore a parking lot should also be introduced. A big supermarket could also do well in the area if will sells food stuffs, costumes and instruments to be used during boating and shipping and personal effects for tourists spending there (Allin, 5). This would create a huge economic hub and contribute to growth and development of the area.
The shipping and boat industry could also be a nourishing business if were introduced as a company on its own so that it includes trainers for those who have no experience in the river, selling of spare parts for the ships and boats in cases where replacement is required and mechanics to do repairs all in one lot. People find riding around the place very interesting and so memorable because it gives a clear view of the entire dammed area (Fearnside, 625). So for this reason riding should instead be done on a medium scale for people to enjoy it to the maximum due enough riding space.
Water transportation is very essential because there are other projects being ru...