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.

Along the old canal, the historical and cultural block intertwines with the canal memories are ingrained in the daily lives of people in Jining, Shandong province, blending the past, present, and future. The Canal Memory block is a solid bridge connecting traditional heritage and modern life.

Editor: Cheng Dengyu