What was the significance of the Grand Canal to the Song Dynasty?
What was the significance of the Grand Canal to the Song Dynasty? During the Northern Song Dynasty, Kaifeng became a worldwide metropolis. The important reason was that the Grand Canal, which was excavated during the Sui Dynasty, became the main transportation artery for the political and military center of the north and the economic center of the south.
Why is the Grand Canal so famous?
The Grand Canal is famous for many reasons: the stunning palaces that line its banks; the luxurious bridges that traverse its murky waters; the way it connects the city's top attractions and, of course, the kitschy good fun gondola rides that allow you to see it all.