The Grand Canal is one of the world's oldest canals and is the longest man-made river in the world. The canal, first constructed during the Late Spring and Autumn Period, is over 1,400 years old and is 1,794 kilometers long. The canal connects five large rivers in China and runs through six provinces. The canal begins in Tongxian County, Beijing and flows towards Hangzhou, capital of Zhejiang Province. The canal was expanded several times throughout its history to its present length today.
The canal also served as the major means of transportation between northern and southern China during the Yuan, Ming and Qing Dynasties. This canal profoundly affected the economic ties of these two regions. The canal was improved after the China was founded in 1949 and most of the sections are navigable, except in Shandong province. However, due to the development of the train in China, the role of the canal has decreased over the years and some areas have become old and in need of repair.China Tour Packages Including Suzhou- China Discovery Tours 6 Days Visits: Beijing-Suzhou-Shanghai
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