Grand Canal
大运河
Contents
8 sections · tap a section for its opening lines1Grand Canal2:21
Welcome to the Grand Canal, an extraordinary testament to human ingenuity and the longest man-made waterway in the world. Stretching an incredible 1,776 kilometers from Beijing in the north to Hangzhou in the south, this canal is…
Listen in the app2The Northern Terminus — Beijing's Lake Houhai2:14
We begin our journey at the northernmost point of the Grand Canal in the heart of Beijing, at the scenic area of Lake Houhai. This location is a 'far cry' from the industrial energy found further south; here, the canal manifests…
Listen in the app3The Yellow River Crossing — An Engineering Triumph2:05
Moving south, we reach one of the most challenging sections of the Grand Canal: the intersection with the mighty Yellow River. This crossing is considered by academia as one of the world's most important geographical engineering…
Listen in the app4The Yangtze River Intersection — The Economic Pivot1:55
As the canal continues its journey, it meets the Yangtze River, the longest river in Asia. This intersection is the 'heart of a world' that defined China's economic prosperity. …
Listen in the app5The Southern Reaches — Suzhou, the City of Canals1:49
We now arrive in the southern reaches of the canal, specifically the city of Suzhou, often referred to as the 'Venice of the East.' Here, the Grand Canal splinters into a 'labyrinth' of smaller waterways that weave through the…
Listen in the app6Industrial Vitality — Modern Barges & Trade1:55
As we head toward the southern terminus in Hangzhou, we witness the 'living' aspect of the Grand Canal. This is not just a historical monument; it is a 'working' waterway. …
Listen in the app7The Southern Terminus — Hangzhou's Gongchen Bridge1:53
Our exploration concludes at the southern end of the Grand Canal in the historic city of Hangzhou, marked by the magnificent Gongchen Bridge. This 'monumental feat of engineering' is the highest and longest stone arch bridge…
Listen in the app8Closing1:44
As we conclude our journey along the Grand Canal, we are left with an 'unforgettable sense of elevation' regarding human potential. We have traveled from the 'picturesque' willow-lined lakes of Beijing, through the 'absolutely…
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What is Grand Canal?
Grand Canal is a place with 8 story sections on Tellby. You can read the opening of each section on this page; the sound plays in the app.
| Type | Heritage |
|---|---|
| Story sections | 8 |
| Total length | 15 min 56 s in all |
| Text language | English |
| Coordinates | 30.2614, 120.2239 |
| Last updated |