The Grand Canal
The Grand Canal (China)
Yangzhou Section: Home to the oldest parts of the canal and the China Grand Canal Museum.
Nanxun Water Town: A preserved historic town showcasing the canal’s impact on local wealth and architecture.
Tonghui River (Beijing): The northernmost reach that once fed the imperial capital's logistics.
The Grand Canal is a vast inland waterway system that forms the backbone of China's north-south communication and trade. Originally constructed in sections starting in the 5th century BC, it was unified during the Sui Dynasty (7th century AD). Extending over 1,700 km, it connects five of China's major river basins, including the Yangtze and the Yellow River, and remains a living masterpiece of hydraulic engineering.
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