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Project "Canal Chic - Reviving China's Heritage" aims to explore the cultural heritage and spiritual essence of the Grand Canal and combine it with the elements of China chic to write a glorious chapter of canal culture in the new era
Here are some memorable landmarks along the Grand Canal in East China's Zhejiang province.
The Liyunhe (Li Canal) Cultural Corridor in Huai'an, East China's Jiangsu province, brims with hustle and bustle on summer evenings.
For many Chinese, ancient poetry verses are on the tip of the tongue whenever the name of Yangzhou is uttered. Enchanted, countless poets such as Li Bai, Du Mu, and Su Dongpo penned poems, weaving their admiration for the city in the vibrant tapestry of Chinese poetry.
The 3,200-kilometer Grand Canal dates back nearly 2,500 years. It passes through eight provinces and municipalities. In 2014, 27 sections of the canal, totaling 1,011 km, and 58 relevant heritage sites gained UNESCO World Heritage status.
The photo album The Grand Canal depicts the fate of a group of people living on both sides of the canal since the 1960s.
