China’s Grand Canal: The golden waterway
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The Grand Canal in China is the world’s oldest and longest manmade waterway. The 2,500-year-old canal, half of which is still operational today, made it to the UNESCO World Heritage List in 2014.
How long is it? What is its role in China’s development both in ancient and modern times? Check out the video to discover more.
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