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When does the Three Gorges of the Yangtze River store water every year? The Three Gorges Reservoir on the Yangtze River usually starts storing water at the end of September each year. Because the Yangtze River runs from the end of September to May of the following year. Basically, it's the dry season. If it's summer. There will be floods. It's the wet season.
The Yangtze River generally starts to store water from the end of September to May of the following year, and the water level reaches 175 meters. Mainly to improve the road from Yichang to Chongqing, making the water level deeper and the river surface wider. Then the water flow should also be slower. Regarding shipping. Smoother.
【Kuimen, White Emperor City, Three Gorges, Chongqing, China】
【Entrance of Three Gorges Baidi City, Chongqing, China】
【Three Gorges of Shennv River in Wushan, Chongqing, China】
@烟花易冷：Generally, it is necessary to store water up to 175 meters from mid September to the end of October. You can check if there is a water storage notification on the official website of Meiya Three Gorges Cruise ticket booking
Reply@yz_Paul78：The Three Gorges Reservoir was originally designed for transportation on the Yangtze River. If water is not stored, the water flow will be faster. And some ships are still unable to move. It cannot be said that after storing water, one can directly board the ship without changing trains. It also depends on when the water is stored. If the OP has not yet stored the water during their trip, they will have to board the ship elsewhere.
Reply@选择放弃：If the drought in the lower reaches of the Yangtze River is generally severe, water storage may be necessary. At this time, it is usually at the end of November, depending on the specific situation each year.
Reply@yz_Rhett524：In fact, even if you need to transfer, there's no problem. It's just about gathering at the dock and driving to the boarding dock.
Reply@yz_144499849：The Three Gorges Reservoir is expected to start storing water at around 145 meters around August 20th each year and reach 175 meters around November 1st. Actually, I think it's okay to visit the Three Gorges during the dry and wet seasons. The most important thing is that it is a place to board the ship, but it will be transported by tourist buses
Reply@失无所失：Don't worry about storing water or not, I don't think it has much impact on tourism
ReplyOP, if you are taking a boat trip to the Three Gorges, it will be even more beautiful during the dry season. During the dry season, the river water is green, emerald green, and the photos are very impressive.
The height of the Yangtze River water level affects the waterway, and only the section from Fengdu to Chongqing is affected. Generally, it takes more than two hours to arrive by car transfer, and the cruise company is responsible for arranging seamless connection, which is fast and convenient.
Due to the Three Gorges Dam regulating water levels, as well as considering issues such as flood discharge, water storage, and navigation channels, cruise ships in the Three Gorges of the Yangtze River may not only transit during dry seasons, but also during flood periods. Because it is dynamic, sometimes there is a need to transfer today and not the next day. Overall, most of the time, Three Gorges cruise ships do not require transfers.
If needed, you can ask the official website for booking tickets for Meiya Three Gorges Cruise, they know this information.
