The Grand Canal Geography and Extra Facts
The Grand Canal is a series of waterways located in eastern and northern China that connect Hangzhou in Zhejiang province with Beijing. The purpose of the canal is to help transport surplus grain from the Yangtze and Huai river valleys to feed the capital cities and the large standing armies in northern China.
Extra Facts
- The Grand Canal is approximately 1,100 miles in length.
- It is the world's longest man-made canal.