The Grand Canal Museum of China

💎 The Grand Canal, which began to be excavated during the Shang and Zhou dynasties, took on a significant scale during the reign of Emperor Yang of Sui, and since then, the Jiangnan region has become the empire's granary. The saying 'When Suzhou and Huzhou are ripe, the whole world is full' reflects the importance of Jiangnan's stability to the dynasty's safety. Therefore, the excavation and management of the Grand Canal have always been of great importance throughout the dynasties. 💎 During the An Lushan Rebellion, despite the continuous warfare among various military governors in the north, the Tang dynasty was able to persist, thanks to the continuous supply of grain and fodder from the Jianghuai region to Chang'an via the Grand Canal. During the Opium Wars, British invaders entered from the sea and took control of the Grand Canal, directly threatening the grain transport safety to Beijing, the heart of the Qing dynasty, and forced the Qing government to sign the Treaty of Nanking. This highlights the importance of the Grand Canal to China's national security and economy. 💎 The multiple post stations established along the canal became part of a developed postal system, playing a crucial role in the transmission of imperial edicts. Along the banks of the canal, numerous towns specializing in textiles, porcelain, and other industrial and commercial activities emerged, and the prosperity of commerce made the canal a link for fiscal revenue. 🇨🇳 Experience the five thousand years of Huaxia, inheriting the Chinese civilization