The Beijing-Hangzhou Grand Canal is the earliest and longest man-made canal in the world. With a total distance of more than 1700 kilometers, it starts from Beijing and ends in Hangzhou. The Grand Canal plays a great role in the exchange of economy and culture between southern and northern China, especially in the industrial and agricultural development in the canal line area.

Jiaxing is a city with a rich canal culture in Zhejiang province, with numerous landmarks along its route. The Changhong Bridge, a remarkable three-arch stone arch bridge in Jiaxing, dates back to the Ming Dynasty (1368-1644). The Three Pagodas of Jiaxing, another iconic landmark, was first built in the Tang Dynasty (618-907).

Editor: Cheng Dengyu