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).