July
22
/ 2022
Ancient China is known for its famous dynasties, rich culture, and some of the first “advanced” technological innovations in the world. One of the best-known works created in ancient China is China’s Grand Canal, a manmade waterway that still links several Chinese cities for trade and travel. In fact, China’s Grand Canal is the longest manmade waterway in the world, reaching just over 1,100 miles (1,770 kilometers) in length! Though China’s Grand Canal is still used for trade and transport today, how it was first built and developed is historically fascinating in many regards. In this article, we’re going to go through exactly what the canal is, what it does, and why it was built. China’s Grand Canal: A Genius
