The Grand Canal Of China Marks The 10th Anniversary Of The Successful Application Of The Grand Canal As A World Heritage Site Editorial Image

Photo taken on April 24, 2024 shows the scenery of the Huai 'an section of the Grand Canal of China in East China's Jiangsu province. Ships sailing in the canal, and the city and coastal ports, factories and other forms of business complement each other. Busy water traffic makes the canal a veritable golden waterway The canal management and protection in the past decade have also made the green corridor on both sides of the canal a beautiful landscape. The year 2024 marks the 10th anniversary of the Grand Canal of China's successful bid for World Heritage status. On June 22, 2014, at the 38th session of the World Heritage Assembly, the Grand Canal of China was approved for inclusion in the World Heritage List. The declared series of heritages selected typical river passages and important heritage points of each river section, including 27 river heritages, with a total length of 1,011 kilometers and a total of 58 related heritages.