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.

In recent years, Huzhou's inland water transportation has undergone a transformation from "transporting stones" to "transporting containers." Specialized container ports have replaced dusty ore docks, paving the way for high-quality development and becoming a vital support for regional economic and social progress. Huzhou's distinctive green products, such as textiles, green furniture, machinery, and electronics, are being showcased to the world through inland water transport.

Editor: Xu Zhitian