Why is the Grand Canal famous?

Criterion (i): The Grand Canal represents the greatest masterpiece of hydraulic engineering in the history of mankind, because of its very ancient origins and its vast scale, along with its continuous development and its adaptation to circumstances down the ages.



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The Grand Canal is famous for many reasons: the stunning palaces that line its banks; the luxurious bridges that traverse its murky waters; the way it connects the city's top attractions and, of course, the kitschy good fun gondola rides that allow you to see it all.

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The Grand Canal reached a new peak in the 13th century (Yuan Dynasty), providing a unified inland navigation network consisting of more than 2,000 km of artificial waterways, linking five of the most important river basins in China, including the Yellow River and the Yangtze.

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The expansion of canal communications helped ancient China accomplish the tasks of the military and meet the economic demand. The Grand Canal offered ample facility to transport food and goods from south to north in the early times.

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The Panama Canal's greatest benefit was its effect on transportation between the east and west coasts of the U.S. The main benefit for Panama of canal construction was the introduction of new healthcare technologies.

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Swimming in the Venice Canals is prohibited. The canals are primarily residential areas, and the water quality is not suitable for swimming.

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Rio della Misericordia is one of the most picturesque canals in Venice. It runs from the former 16th-century Jewish Ghetto to the busy shopping street of Strada Nova in the lively Cannaregio district. It's an excellent place to enjoy an aperitif in a quaint tavern.

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Transportation
  • From the Tang to Qing dynasties, the Grand Canal served as the main artery between northern and southern China and was essential for the transport of grain to Beijing. ...
  • The Grand Canal also enabled cultural exchange and political integration to occur between the north and south of China.


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