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 the water town of Shaoxing, the East Zhejiang Canal has flowed for over 2,500 years, spanning over a hundred kilometers. The evolution of this canal mirrors half the development story of Shaoxing, a city born and prospered by the river.

Entering the East Zhejiang Canal Museum, a historical tapestry of millennia-old waterways unfolds. From an ancient waterway to a vital water artery, the bygone era permeates the yellow rice wine, conceals itself in architecture, and permeates poetry, becoming a cherished memory for generations.

Editor: Cheng Dengyu