Scenic spots and a stop at Ghost City viewing the temples. The journey was a positive exprience and time for self-reflection. It was very peaceful and gave me the time to recover from my cold and reflecting on my experience of living and working in China. We were lucky with the weather as it did not rain and we had a clear day for seeing the beauty spots. The female guide made us aware that many local inhabitants had to move from lower land once the hydro-electric power Dam was built. The existing residence at the time were relocated and compensated with brand new properties where the living conditions were better. However, the land higher was not as fertile for planting and this has led to many migrants moving to the big cities to earn a living. You see them as street sellers every where, they sell souveniers, local food and other items. The sad thing is that local residents have lost their hundreds of years of heritage and culture. The Dam has created many benefits to China as it supplies hydro-electric energy for the most of China and is an amazing sight to see.
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