grand canal
states: [china]
category: cultural
year: 2014
location: From Beijing in the north to Zhejiang Province in the south
region: Asia and the Pacific
latitude/longitude: 34.6938888889, 112.4683333333
visited: 2018
The Grand Canal, a UNESCO World Heritage site in China, is an ancient engineering marvel, stretching over 1,700 kilometers as the world’s longest man-made waterway. Built starting in the 5th century BCE, it links rivers and cities, featuring locks, bridges, and historic warehouses. This vital artery of trade and culture reflects China’s ingenuity and historical connectivity.
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