Such an unsentimental attitude might suggest unimportance, but barges plying the Grand Canal have knit China together for 14 centuries, carrying grain, soldiers, and ideas between the economic ...
One of the world's most spectacular and incredible waterways is located in China, linking the country from north to south. The Grand Canal dates back to 486BC and represents the greatest ...
A major feature of the 24 lattice-style waterways is their proximity to the Grand Canal. As the main artery flowing through the heart of China’s economy and culture for over two millennia ...
In particular, the Grand Canal of Beijing and the canal system ... noting that Beijing represents the essence of China's history and culture. “This exhibition beautifully captures the changes ...