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Suzhou Grand Canal Photo Tour
The Grand Canal of China, also known as the Beijing-Hangzhou Grand Canal, is the longest ancient canal in the world. It was first built in Sui Dynasty. The Grand Canal communicates the north and the south in ancient times. It plays an important role on increasing the economic, politic, and cultural communication between the north and the south. It is an architectural wonder in the world!
There are a lot of ancient houses along the Grand Canal.
For people who live along the Canal, the water taxi is the normalest vehicle for transportation.
Cruising on the Grand Canal is an unforgettable experience.
Seeing from the arch of the bridge, there exhibits a quiet paiting of Suzhou houses.
the clothes aired outside people's house
A woman is taking water from the Canal.
the red lanterns hung outside people's house
People's life has close relation with the Canal.
The cargo boats with lots of cargos are sent to the north by the Grand Canal.
Small bridge, quiet river, and ancient houses make a vivid picture of Suzhou people's life.
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