Standing in Luoyang, one can witness the remarkable convergence of two enduring legacies: spatially, the Grand Canal stretches from Luoyang, extending south to Yuhang and north to Zhuojun, connecting five major water systems of China; temporally, the canal links the grandeur of the Sui (581 - 618) and Tang dynasties (618 - 907) to the vibrant cultural tourism of contemporary Luoyang. The bustling sounds of ancient merchants and traders seem to echo still, while the elegant figures in Hanfu dance gracefully in the wind, intertwining the axes of space and time.

A thousand years ago, the completion of the Grand Canal transformed Luoyang into a hub of commerce, with boats and traders filling its waterways. This vital artery connecting north and south propelled Luoyang to become one of the world's most prosperous cities of its time.

Editor: Zhong Xinyi