May 9

Yi Chang - Chinese for 'Suitable for development'. And developed it is. This little town powers over 50% of China's electricity. That's a hell of a lot of power for a tiny town of only 4 million, especially considering the gigantic population of China. With Chongqing (pronounced Chong-Ching) upstream and Shanghai downstream, Yi Chang acts as the gatekeeper of the gorge. The pillar industries of power plants and tourism account for over 70% of the towns economy. But Yi Chang wasn't always about power and energy. Just 200 years ago this 3 kingdom riverside town was a luscious forest area with a different name. And by the rate it's going, it may just have to change it's name again.