Is the Grand Canal still being used today?


Is the Grand Canal still being used today? The Grand Canal is still in use, although only 500 miles between the cities of Hangzhou and Jining are currently navigable.


Who did the Grand Canal affect?

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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