Which river in China is very dangerous for rafting?

Question

About ten years ago I saw some show on TV documenting an ill fated white water trip in China. I was only a kid when I saw it, so my memories are sketchy. I do remember that at the time no Westerner had completed the dangerous rapids on that river. I'm curious because I live near a rather dangerous river in Southern California.

Answer 1

You're probably referring to the Yangtze river in China - the Three Gorges Dam basically killed the river.  Lots of online articles, footage, etc.  From what I recall reading, the dam project has been a nightmare for the Chinese since it began. Due for completion in a few years, I believe...  

http://outside.away.com/outside/destinat...

http://www.ancilnance.com/html/yangtze2....

Curious: what dangerous river in Southern CA are you near?

Answer 2

maybe shangri-la river,,,