Celebrating a decade: A journey along the historic Grand Canal
6 months ago

Celebrating a decade: A journey along the historic Grand Canal

China Daily  

Editor's note: To celebrate the 10th anniversary of the Grand Canal's UNESCO World Heritage listing, a captivating video series has been launched to showcase a Russian's journey to Gongshu district of Hangzhou, Zhejiang province, home to the southernmost point of the canal. The Beijing-Hangzhou Grand Canal, an engineering wonder with a history spanning over 2,500 years, once served as a crucial transportation artery, facilitating trade, cultural exchanges, and economic prosperity in ancient China. This ancient artificial waterway was designated a UNESCO World Heritage Site on June 22, 2014, in recognition of its outstanding universal value and historical significance. To mark the 10th anniversary of its UNESCO listing, Afanaseva Sofia, a Russian student studying and living in Hangzhou, embarked on a journey to uncover the rich history and vibrant culture along the canal.

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Exploring heritage along the Grand Canal through art
1 week, 5 days ago

Exploring heritage along the Grand Canal through art

China Daily  

2024 marks the 10th anniversary of China's successful bid to inscribe China's Grand Canal as a UNESCO World Heritage Site. In an effort to introduce China's Grand Canal and its related cultural heritage to a broader audience, the "China Chic - Reviving China's Heritage" project by China Daily Website is calling for artists worldwide to show their artistic finesse and …

Exploring heritage along the Grand Canal through art
1 week, 5 days ago

Exploring heritage along the Grand Canal through art

China Daily  

2024 marks the 10th anniversary of China's successful bid to inscribe China's Grand Canal as a UNESCO World Heritage Site. In an effort to introduce China's Grand Canal and its related cultural heritage to a broader audience, the "China Chic - Reviving China's Heritage" project by China Daily Website is calling for artists worldwide to show their artistic finesse and …

Unveiling of the 2024 Grand Canal Cultural Reading Tour Exhibition
1 month ago

Unveiling of the 2024 Grand Canal Cultural Reading Tour Exhibition

China Daily  

Art performance at the 2024 Grand Canal Cultural Reading Tour Exhibition on Monday in Beijing. On Monday, the Millennial Integration, Decadal Transformation — 2024 Grand Canal Cultural Reading Tour Exhibition, organized by the Capital Library of China in collaboration with seven libraries under the guidance of the Beijing Municipal Bureau of Culture and Tourism, launched in the Beijing Library. The …

Unveiling of the 2024 Grand Canal Cultural Reading Tour Exhibition
1 month ago

Unveiling of the 2024 Grand Canal Cultural Reading Tour Exhibition

China Daily  

Art performance at the 2024 Grand Canal Cultural Reading Tour Exhibition on Monday in Beijing. On Monday, the Millennial Integration, Decadal Transformation — 2024 Grand Canal Cultural Reading Tour Exhibition, organized by the Capital Library of China in collaboration with seven libraries under the guidance of the Beijing Municipal Bureau of Culture and Tourism, launched in the Beijing Library. The …

Unveiling of the 2024 Grand Canal Cultural Reading Tour Exhibition
1 month ago

Unveiling of the 2024 Grand Canal Cultural Reading Tour Exhibition

China Daily  

chinadaily.com.cn | Updated: 2024-11-18 20:35 Art performance at the 2024 Grand Canal Cultural Reading Tour Exhibition on Monday in Beijing. On Monday, the Millennial Integration, Decadal Transformation — 2024 Grand Canal Cultural Reading Tour Exhibition, organized by the Capital Library of China in collaboration with seven libraries under the guidance of the Beijing Municipal Bureau of Culture and Tourism, launched …

Historical treasures of Grand Canal saved for next generation
3 months ago

Historical treasures of Grand Canal saved for next generation

China Daily  

Environment Beijing is enhancing environmental management, improving the canal ecosystem and developing cultural living areas. In Xicheng district, Beijing's Shichahai Scenic Area, the starting point of the Tonghui River, saw the construction of a 3-kilometer lakeside walking path and the establishment of a 10.9-hectare Xihai Wetland Park in 2018. After comprehensive repairs and preservation of the cultural relics, the area …

Historical treasures of Grand Canal saved for next generation
3 months ago

Historical treasures of Grand Canal saved for next generation

China Daily  

The Grand Canal flows through Tongzhou district of Beijing. Once a pivotal inland transport hub along the Beijing-Hangzhou Grand Canal, the capital is now making great strides in protecting, inheriting and utilizing the cultural significance and historical legacy associated with the Grand Canal. Wang Youquan, director of the archaeology division at the Beijing Cultural Heritage Bureau, stated that the essence …

Historical treasures of Grand Canal saved for next generation
3 months ago

Historical treasures of Grand Canal saved for next generation

China Daily  

Environment Beijing is enhancing environmental management, improving the canal ecosystem and developing cultural living areas. In Xicheng district, Beijing's Shichahai Scenic Area, the starting point of the Tonghui River, saw the construction of a 3-kilometer lakeside walking path and the establishment of a 10.9-hectare Xihai Wetland Park in 2018. After comprehensive repairs and preservation of the cultural relics, the area …

Historical treasures of Grand Canal saved for next generation
3 months ago

Historical treasures of Grand Canal saved for next generation

China Daily  

The Grand Canal flows through Tongzhou district of Beijing. Once a pivotal inland transport hub along the Beijing-Hangzhou Grand Canal, the capital is now making great strides in protecting, inheriting and utilizing the cultural significance and historical legacy associated with the Grand Canal. Wang Youquan, director of the archaeology division at the Beijing Cultural Heritage Bureau, stated that the essence …

Film and TV forum whets viewing appetites
3 months ago

Film and TV forum whets viewing appetites

China Daily  

"I have come back to China many times to explore its cities, people and culture, as well as to collaborate with filmmakers. "This forum allows us to meet old and new friends, as well as develop new projects that bring together Chinese and French artists." Additionally, the second edition of "New Era, New Images", a program organized by the China …

'Canal Chic: Reviving China's Heritage' Calls for Creative Visual Works Worldwide!
5 months ago

'Canal Chic: Reviving China's Heritage' Calls for Creative Visual Works Worldwide!

China Daily  

The Grand Canal of China spans 3,200km and has a history of more than 2,500 years, making it the biggest, longest and most enduring canal in the world. 2025 marks the tenth anniversary of China's successful bid to inscribe the Grand Canal as a UNESCO World Heritage Site. To celebrate the tenth anniversary of China's successful bid to inscribe the …

'Canal Chic: Reviving China's Heritage' Calls for Creative Visual Works Worldwide!
5 months ago

'Canal Chic: Reviving China's Heritage' Calls for Creative Visual Works Worldwide!

China Daily  

The Grand Canal of China spans 3,200km and has a history of more than 2,500 years, making it the biggest, longest and most enduring canal in the world. 2025 marks the tenth anniversary of China's successful bid to inscribe the Grand Canal as a UNESCO World Heritage Site. To celebrate the tenth anniversary of China's successful bid to inscribe the …

Campaign promoting Grand Canal launched in Yangzhou
5 months, 4 weeks ago

Campaign promoting Grand Canal launched in Yangzhou

China Daily  

An online themed campaign focused on promoting the Beijing-Hangzhou Grand Canal in Yangzhou, is launched in East China's Jiangsu province, on June 22, 2024. A grand-scale online themed campaign focused on promoting the Beijing-Hangzhou Grand Canal kicked off on Saturday in Yangzhou, East China's Jiangsu province, to mark the 10th anniversary of the world's longest man-made waterway being recognized as …

Celebrating a decade: Sports culture thrives along the canal
6 months ago

Celebrating a decade: Sports culture thrives along the canal

China Daily  

Editor's note: To celebrate the 10th anniversary of the Grand Canal's UNESCO World Heritage listing, a captivating video series has been launched to showcase a Russian's journey to Gongshu district of Hangzhou, Zhejiang province, home to the southernmost point of the canal. In the bustling city of Hangzhou, the ancient Grand Canal has long symbolized the pioneering spirit of the …

Celebrating a decade: Sports culture thrives along the canal
6 months ago

Celebrating a decade: Sports culture thrives along the canal

China Daily  

Editor's note: To celebrate the 10th anniversary of the Grand Canal's UNESCO World Heritage listing, a captivating video series has been launched to showcase a Russian's journey to Gongshu district of Hangzhou, Zhejiang province, home to the southernmost point of the canal. In the bustling city of Hangzhou, the ancient Grand Canal has long symbolized the pioneering spirit of the …

Celebrating a decade: Sports culture thrives along the canal
6 months ago

Celebrating a decade: Sports culture thrives along the canal

China Daily  

Editor's note: To celebrate the 10th anniversary of the Grand Canal's UNESCO World Heritage listing, a captivating video series has been launched to showcase a Russian's journey to Gongshu district of Hangzhou, Zhejiang province, home to the southernmost point of the canal. In the bustling city of Hangzhou, the ancient Grand Canal has long symbolized the pioneering spirit of the …

Celebrating a decade: Embracing modernity along ancient canal
6 months ago

Celebrating a decade: Embracing modernity along ancient canal

China Daily  

Editor's note: To celebrate the 10th anniversary of the Grand Canal's UNESCO World Heritage listing, a captivating video series has been launched to showcase a Russian's journey to Gongshu district of Hangzhou, Zhejiang province, home to the southernmost point of the canal. Today, history and modern civilization blend seamlessly along the canal, creating a vibrant spectacle. People along the canal …

Celebrating a decade: Embracing modernity along ancient canal
6 months ago

Celebrating a decade: Embracing modernity along ancient canal

China Daily  

Editor's note: To celebrate the 10th anniversary of the Grand Canal's UNESCO World Heritage listing, a captivating video series has been launched to showcase a Russian's journey to Gongshu district of Hangzhou, Zhejiang province, home to the southernmost point of the canal. Today, history and modern civilization blend seamlessly along the canal, creating a vibrant spectacle. People along the canal …

Celebrating a decade: A journey along the historic Grand Canal
6 months ago

Celebrating a decade: A journey along the historic Grand Canal

China Daily  

Editor's note: To celebrate the 10th anniversary of the Grand Canal's UNESCO World Heritage listing, a captivating video series has been launched to showcase a Russian's journey to Gongshu district of Hangzhou, Zhejiang province, home to the southernmost point of the canal. The Beijing-Hangzhou Grand Canal, an engineering wonder with a history spanning over 2,500 years, once served as a …

Celebrating a decade: A journey along the historic Grand Canal
6 months ago

Celebrating a decade: A journey along the historic Grand Canal

China Daily  

Editor's note: To celebrate the 10th anniversary of the Grand Canal's UNESCO World Heritage listing, a captivating video series has been launched to showcase a Russian's journey to Gongshu district of Hangzhou, Zhejiang province, home to the southernmost point of the canal. The Beijing-Hangzhou Grand Canal, an engineering wonder with a history spanning over 2,500 years, once served as a …

Ancient towns span history and the future
7 months ago

Ancient towns span history and the future

China Daily  

Tourists enjoy a break at the ancient town. Throughout many centuries of history, the Grand Canal of China that traverses north and south has nurtured countless towns and villages along its path. These ancient towns, preserved through the ages thanks to their symbiotic relationship with the canal, stand as the finest witnesses and custodians of civilization. Eighteen canal towns in …

Ancient towns span history and the future
7 months ago

Ancient towns span history and the future

China Daily  

Tourists enjoy a break at the ancient town. Throughout many centuries of history, the Grand Canal of China that traverses north and south has nurtured countless towns and villages along its path. These ancient towns, preserved through the ages thanks to their symbiotic relationship with the canal, stand as the finest witnesses and custodians of civilization. Eighteen canal towns in …

Grand Canal exhibition in China showcases archaeological findings
7 months, 1 week ago

Grand Canal exhibition in China showcases archaeological findings

China Daily  

With a history of more than 2,500 years, the Grand Canal, connecting Beijing and Hangzhou in East China's Zhejiang province, served as a significant transportation artery in ancient China. An exhibition showcasing the significant archaeological discoveries along the Grand Canal opened in East China's Jiangsu province on Tuesday, to mark the 10th anniversary of the ancient artificial waterway successfully being …

Tianjin from the Grand Canal
1 year, 2 months ago

Tianjin from the Grand Canal

China Daily  

The Beijing-Hangzhou Grand Canal holds significant historical, economic, and cultural importance in China, having served as a conduit for art, literature, and ideas to flow between different regions. A tour group recently explored the representative cultural spots along the Tianjin section of the Grand Canal to unveil its cultural heritage. Their first stop was the Beicang Primary School Canal Township …

Shandong rejuvenates Grand Canal culture
1 year, 2 months ago

Shandong rejuvenates Grand Canal culture

China Daily  

Weishan Lake, which the Grand Canal passes through, offers breathtaking views and historical significance. Visitors lean about the brilliance of ancient Chinese hydraulic engineering at Grand Canal Nanwang Complex Museum on Sept 20. Local museums like the Daicun Dam Museum and the Grand Canal Nanwang Complex Museum celebrate these sites and highlight the canal's historical importance and the brilliance of …

More than one million people flock to canal museum in Yangzhou
2 years, 4 months ago

More than one million people flock to canal museum in Yangzhou

China Daily  

The China Grand Canal Museum is a popular attraction in Yangzhou, Jiangsu province. The China Grand Canal Museum in Yangzhou, Jiangsu province, which exhibits the history and culture of the Grand Canal has attracted a great number of visitors. A carnival mask from Venice, Amsterdam's canal houses and sculptures from Thailand are all displayed," said Zheng Jing, curator of the …

More than one million people flock to canal museum in Yangzhou
2 years, 4 months ago

More than one million people flock to canal museum in Yangzhou

China Daily  

The China Grand Canal Museum is a popular attraction in Yangzhou, Jiangsu province. The China Grand Canal Museum in Yangzhou, Jiangsu province, which exhibits the history and culture of the Grand Canal has attracted a great number of visitors. A carnival mask from Venice, Amsterdam's canal houses and sculptures from Thailand are all displayed," said Zheng Jing, curator of the …

Cultural festival centering on Grand Canal sets sail across Beijing
2 years, 4 months ago

Cultural festival centering on Grand Canal sets sail across Beijing

China Daily  

An array of models display the type of boats that once traversed the Grand Canal during the 2022 Beijing Canal Cultural Festival on Aug 8. The 2022 Beijing Canal Cultural Festival kicked off in Tongzhou district of the capital on Monday, aiming to share the latest achievements in the protection and construction of the Grand Canal with the public. Visitors …

Cultural festival centering on Grand Canal sets sail across Beijing
2 years, 4 months ago

Cultural festival centering on Grand Canal sets sail across Beijing

China Daily  

An array of models display the type of boats that once traversed the Grand Canal during the 2022 Beijing Canal Cultural Festival on Aug 8. The 2022 Beijing Canal Cultural Festival kicked off in Tongzhou district of the capital on Monday, aiming to share the latest achievements in the protection and construction of the Grand Canal with the public. Visitors …

Liaocheng promotes Grand Canal culture
2 years, 5 months ago

Liaocheng promotes Grand Canal culture

China Daily  

The launch ceremony of the 2022 China's Grand Canal Overseas Tourism Promotion Season was held on July 20 in Liaocheng, Shandong province. The 2022 China's Grand Canal Overseas Tourism Promotion Season kicks off on July 20 in Liaocheng, Shandong province. Under the theme of "Tour the millennium Grand Canal and appreciate the beauty of intangible cultural heritages", the event will …

10 destinations to visit along the Grand Canal
2 years, 5 months ago

10 destinations to visit along the Grand Canal

China Daily  

A 100-meter paper-cutting work depicting the scenery along the Grand Canal is on display at the China Grand Canal Museum in Yangzhou, East China's Jiangsu province. The Grand Canal, the world's longest artificial waterway and a UNESCO World Heritage site, flows through the provinces of Zhejiang, Jiangsu, Shandong and Hebei, as well as Tianjin and Beijing. Last year, the construction …

10 destinations to visit along the Grand Canal
2 years, 5 months ago

10 destinations to visit along the Grand Canal

China Daily  

A 100-meter paper-cutting work depicting the scenery along the Grand Canal is on display at the China Grand Canal Museum in Yangzhou, East China's Jiangsu province. The Grand Canal, the world's longest artificial waterway and a UNESCO World Heritage site, flows through the provinces of Zhejiang, Jiangsu, Shandong and Hebei, as well as Tianjin and Beijing. Last year, the construction …

10 destinations to visit along the Grand Canal
2 years, 5 months ago

10 destinations to visit along the Grand Canal

China Daily  

A 100-meter paper-cutting work depicting the scenery along the Grand Canal is on display at the China Grand Canal Museum in Yangzhou, East China's Jiangsu province. The Grand Canal, the world's longest artificial waterway and a UNESCO World Heritage site, flows through the provinces of Zhejiang, Jiangsu, Shandong and Hebei, as well as Tianjin and Beijing. Last year, the construction …

Destinations to visit along the Grand Canal
2 years, 5 months ago

Destinations to visit along the Grand Canal

China Daily  

The Grand Canal, the world's longest artificial waterway and a UNESCO World Heritage site, flows through the provinces of Zhejiang, Jiangsu, Shandong and Hebei, as well as Tianjin and Beijing. Last year, the construction of national cultural parks involving cultural landmarks, including the Grand Canal, was a major public cultural services project mentioned in the country's 14th Five-Year Plan. A …

10 destinations to visit along the Grand Canal
2 years, 5 months ago

10 destinations to visit along the Grand Canal

China Daily  

A 100-meter paper-cutting work depicting the scenery along the Grand Canal is on display at the China Grand Canal Museum in Yangzhou, East China's Jiangsu province. The Grand Canal, the world's longest artificial waterway and a UNESCO World Heritage site, flows through the provinces of Zhejiang, Jiangsu, Shandong and Hebei, as well as Tianjin and Beijing. Last year, the construction …

Flowing through time
2 years, 10 months ago

Flowing through time

China Daily  

Passing through six provinces and municipalities, the 3,200-kilometer Grand Canal dates back some 2,500 years. Listed as a UNESCO World Heritage Site, the canal used to be a major transportation artery running through ancient China, with a history dating back some 2,500 years. The city government has unveiled two development plans: the first is an implementation plan for the protection, …

Flowing through time
2 years, 10 months ago

Flowing through time

China Daily  

Passing through six provinces and municipalities, the 3,200-kilometer Grand Canal dates back some 2,500 years. Listed as a UNESCO World Heritage Site, the canal used to be a major transportation artery running through ancient China, with a history dating back some 2,500 years. The city government has unveiled two development plans: the first is an implementation plan for the protection, …

Flowing through time
2 years, 10 months ago

Flowing through time

China Daily  

Passing through six provinces and municipalities, the 3,200-kilometer Grand Canal dates back some 2,500 years. Listed as a UNESCO World Heritage Site, the canal used to be a major transportation artery running through ancient China, with a history dating back some 2,500 years. The city government has unveiled two development plans: the first is an implementation plan for the protection, …

Flowing through time
2 years, 10 months ago

Flowing through time

China Daily  

Passing through six provinces and municipalities, the 3,200-kilometer Grand Canal dates back some 2,500 years. Listed as a UNESCO World Heritage Site, the canal used to be a major transportation artery running through ancient China, with a history dating back some 2,500 years. The city government has unveiled two development plans: the first is an implementation plan for the protection, …

Suzhou believes its appeal can bring in more domestic tourists
3 years, 1 month ago

Suzhou believes its appeal can bring in more domestic tourists

China Daily  

Tourists can watch Kunqu Opera performed in Suzhou's beautiful gardens, and sample local snacks on a cruise along the Grand Canal. With a history of more than 2,500 years, the 3,200-kilometer-long Grand Canal connecting Beijing and Hangzhou in East China's Zhejiang province, is the longest artificial waterway in the world. In January, Suzhou authorities announced an ambitious project to integrate …

Suzhou believes its appeal can bring in more domestic tourists
3 years, 1 month ago

Suzhou believes its appeal can bring in more domestic tourists

China Daily  

Tourists can watch Kunqu Opera performed in Suzhou's beautiful gardens, and sample local snacks on a cruise along the Grand Canal. With a history of more than 2,500 years, the 3,200-kilometer-long Grand Canal connecting Beijing and Hangzhou in East China's Zhejiang province, is the longest artificial waterway in the world. In January, Suzhou authorities announced an ambitious project to integrate …

Suzhou believes its appeal can bring in more domestic tourists
3 years, 1 month ago

Suzhou believes its appeal can bring in more domestic tourists

China Daily  

Tourists can watch Kunqu Opera performed in Suzhou's beautiful gardens, and sample local snacks on a cruise along the Grand Canal. With a history of more than 2,500 years, the 3,200-kilometer-long Grand Canal connecting Beijing and Hangzhou in East China's Zhejiang province, is the longest artificial waterway in the world. In January, Suzhou authorities announced an ambitious project to integrate …

Suzhou believes its appeal can bring in more domestic tourists
3 years, 1 month ago

Suzhou believes its appeal can bring in more domestic tourists

China Daily  

Tourists can watch Kunqu Opera performed in Suzhou's beautiful gardens, and sample local snacks on a cruise along the Grand Canal. With a history of more than 2,500 years, the 3,200-kilometer-long Grand Canal connecting Beijing and Hangzhou in East China's Zhejiang province, is the longest artificial waterway in the world. In January, Suzhou authorities announced an ambitious project to integrate …

Suzhou believes its appeal can bring in more domestic tourists
3 years, 1 month ago

Suzhou believes its appeal can bring in more domestic tourists

China Daily  

Tourists can watch Kunqu Opera performed in Suzhou's beautiful gardens, and sample local snacks on a cruise along the Grand Canal. With a history of more than 2,500 years, the 3,200-kilometer-long Grand Canal connecting Beijing and Hangzhou in East China's Zhejiang province, is the longest artificial waterway in the world. In January, Suzhou authorities announced an ambitious project to integrate …

Grand Canal will help with flow of prosperity
3 years, 1 month ago

Grand Canal will help with flow of prosperity

China Daily  

Delegates attend a session of the Grand Canal Cultural Belt Beijing-Hangzhou Dialogue, held in Hangzhou, East China's Zhejiang province, on Oct 22. Scholars, officials and experts from numerous fields, including foreign and domestic academic research and the culture and tourism industries, called for greater effort in the construction of China's Grand Canal Cultural Belt and Grand Canal National Cultural Park …

Upcoming festival celebrates China's Grand Canal
3 years, 2 months ago

Upcoming festival celebrates China's Grand Canal

China Daily  

China's cultural authorities join hands to protect the heritage sites along the 3,200-kilometer-long Grand Canal. The 2021 Beijing International Canal Cultural Festival opened on Saturday, kicking off a series of events highlighting the cultural significance of the Grand Canal, an arterial waterway in ancient China. The 3,200-kilometer China Grand Canal dates back over 2,000 years, and was inscribed as a …

Canal's many charms on show
3 years, 2 months ago

Canal's many charms on show

China Daily  

Visitors enjoy an exhibition at the China Grand Canal Museum in Yangzhou, Jiangsu province. If you want to experience the charms of cities along the Grand Canal and the ancient Silk Road, the third Grand Canal Culture and Tourism Expo, which is being held in Suzhou, Jiangsu province, is a good place to start. With the theme of "integration, innovation …

Canal's many charms on show
3 years, 2 months ago

Canal's many charms on show

China Daily  

Visitors enjoy an exhibition at the China Grand Canal Museum in Yangzhou, Jiangsu province. If you want to experience the charms of cities along the Grand Canal and the ancient Silk Road, the third Grand Canal Culture and Tourism Expo, which is being held in Suzhou, Jiangsu province, is a good place to start. With the theme of "integration, innovation …

Canal's many charms on show
3 years, 2 months ago

Canal's many charms on show

China Daily  

Visitors enjoy an exhibition at the China Grand Canal Museum in Yangzhou, Jiangsu province. If you want to experience the charms of cities along the Grand Canal and the ancient Silk Road, the third Grand Canal Culture and Tourism Expo, which is being held in Suzhou, Jiangsu province, is a good place to start. With the theme of "integration, innovation …

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