Liangxi ancient canal, a window for the world to understand the culture of the Grand Canal

WUXI,China,Dec. 28,2022 --Recently,No. 7 and No. 8 new energy cruise ships have been added to the Wuxicanal cruise ship group,and the water sightseeing of the ancient canal hasfully entered the "Green Energy Era".

Ancient canal in Liangxi

The Qingming Bridge Ancient Canal Scenic Area in Liangxi District,center ofWuxi City,is recommended to foreigners who want to have a quick look at thelink between the Grand Canal that runs from Beijing in the north to Hangzhou inthe south and China's history and future.

Though predominantly linear,the Grand Canal forms a unique pattern thatencircles the city when it runs through Wuxi. Since the Yuan Dynasty,Wuxi hasemerged as the waterway transportation hub of the Jiangnan area,transportingrice,silk and money,contributing to the economic development and the rise ofcommerce and industry in China. Where the canal was narrow,residents on bothsides could speak to each other across their windows. Therefore,the Wuxisection of the Grand Canal is also hailed as the "water alley",providing thebest viewpoint of water town and serving as the best window to enjoy thecultural heritage of the Grand Canal,built over 2,400 years ago,according tothe Information Office of Liangxi District People's Government.

Standing on the Qingming Bridge,visitors can see that with the Grand Canal asthe central axis,the shadow of boats,ancient bridges,and the ancient templesand houses on both sides,add beauty to each other,forming a natural "galleryof the ancient canal". On a boat,visitors can also see grey herons standing onthe shore,forming a harmonious picture in which downtown and nature coexistwith each other.

Nowadays,the canal has been transformed into an Instagram-worthy location that offers visitors more scenes,including 3D light shows and opera performances.Focusing on the night economy since 2020,Liangxi District has rolled out nightshopping,night food,night show,and other night economic activities thatrevolve around the Grand Canal. To reduce the noise and exhaust pollutionbrought by oil-powered boats,Liangxi District has also launched new energyboats that can offer visitors an immersive tour with their cabins accommodatingup to 20 people and equipped with wireless charging boards,intelligent desktopscreens,holographic projectors,etc.

On top of the Qingming Bridge,visitors may find more about Jiangnan throughthe many other historical sites that Liangxi District offers,such as theDonglin Academy,Nanchan Temple.

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