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Ancient connection
Published: Jul 14, 2026 08:58 PM
Tourists visit the China Grand Canal Museum in the city of Yangzhou, East China's Jiangsu Province, on July 14, 2026. 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. Photo: VCG

Tourists visit the China Grand Canal Museum in the city of Yangzhou, East China's Jiangsu Province, on July 14, 2026. 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. Photo: VCG