Dà Yùnhé (大运河, The Grand Canal)
Dà Yùnhé (大运河, The Grand Canal) is a canal-system that connects several large rivers in the north and east of China. The oldest parts of the Grand Canal date from 486 BC. The system's main canal is the 1,776 km (1,104 mi) long Jing–Hang Grand Canal. It connects the Qiantang River with the Yangzi River.
The Grand Canal is the longest artificial waterway in the world. The system is a UNESCO world heritage site.
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Grand Canal at Suzhou ©David Stanley
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