September 10, 2010 – Day 28 (75 Miles).
Libby was the onboard river guide with landscape informative as the Viking Century Sun sailed through the Qutang Gorge (shortest & narrowest of the three gorges). After arriving in Wushan we transferred to a smaller excursion boat to cruise on the Daning River into the exquisite Lesser Three Gorges for the rest of the morning with multiple guides giving information about the wonderful sites. Once back onboard the ship sailed through the Wu (Witches) Gorge (with Libby again providing narration) toward the Three Gorges Dam. There were lectures, tea time, and vegetable carving. Approximately 10 P.M. the boat started the trip through the Three Gorges Dam ship locks which took 3 to 4 hours. We watched as the boat entered the 1st & 2nd locks before returning to our cabin. Before hitting the sack we touched the wet side of the 3rd lock as the ship & 5 various other boats were descending.