🌊 The Grand Canal: Si County Section of Tongji Canal
UNESCO-listed waterway in Anhui Province, China
📋 Fast Facts
- UNESCO World Heritage Site (inscribed 2014)
- Located in Si County, Anhui Province, eastern China
- Part of the Tongji Canal system dating to the Sui and Tang dynasties (581–907 AD)
- Retains original infrastructure including towpaths, bridges, and sluices
The Si County Section of the Tongji Canal represents a surviving segment of the Grand Canal system in eastern China. This waterway was constructed during the Sui and Tang dynasties and functioned as a critical transport route for grain and goods moving between northern and southern regions. The section was recognized as part of the Grand Canal UNESCO World Heritage Site in 2014, acknowledging its historical significance and archaeological value ...