Brief introduction of Changzhou ancient canal

The Beijing-Hangzhou Grand Canal runs through Changzhou. For thousands of years, the ancient canal has been the mother river of Changzhou, rich in human resources and numerous places of interest. It is a treasure house bearing the history and culture of Changzhou. Today's Changzhou ancient canal is becoming a tourist landscape corridor integrating scenic spots and historical and cultural landscapes. The Grand Canal in China is not only the Beijing-Hangzhou Grand Canal, but also a canal system, including the Sui and Tang Grand Canal (centered on Luoyang), the Beijing-Hangzhou Grand Canal (from Beijing to Hangzhou) and the East Zhejiang Canal (centered on Ningbo and connected with the Maritime Silk Road). Among them, the Changzhou Ancient Canal, which passes through the downtown area of Changzhou, is an integral part of the Beijing-Hangzhou Grand Canal. Changzhou is a living specimen, which has preserved the history of China's Grand Canal for more than 2,500 years. The Changzhou section of the Jiangnan Canal runs through the urban area from west to east, with a length of about 23 kilometers. It is a typical section where the Jiangnan Canal passes through the southern urban area, and it is listed as the 3 1 heritage area of the Grand Canal of China and one of the 27 rivers.