The Beijing-Hangzhou Grand Canal is a great project in ancient China and one of the world's cultural heritages. The Beijing-Hangzhou Grand Canal was built in the Spring and Autumn Period and has a history of more than 2,500 years, making it the longest man-made canal in the world. It stretches from Beijing in the north to Hangzhou in the south, with a total length of about 1,794 kilometers, and has historically served as an important channel for north-south transportation, promoting China's economic cultural exchanges and development. Today, the Grand Canal has become a popular tourist destination, attracting tourists from all over the world. This article will provide you with a detailed travel guide to the Beijing-Hangzhou Grand Canal, so that you can make your visit more smooth and enjoyable.
2. Itinerary planning.
1.Determine the time of the tour.
The best time to visit the Grand Canal is spring and autumn, when the weather is pleasant and suitable for outdoor activities. Because there are many provinces and cities crossed, in order to experience it in depth and not be too rushed, it is recommended to visit for 7-10 days, so that you can fully visit the attractions along the Grand Canal and experience the local customs.
2.Choose how you want to travel.
Because the Beijing-Hangzhou Grand Canal is long, Lao Lin recommends that the way to travel is to visit in the form of self-driving tour + scenic cruise, which is a bit of a higher degree of freedom, you can arrange the itinerary freely, take a cruise to visit the key river sections, and enjoy the beautiful scenery along the way. However, this form requires the tourists' own execution and planning ability.
3.Plan your itinerary.
The tour route of the Beijing-Hangzhou Grand Canal can be chosen according to personal preferences and schedules. The Beijing-Hangzhou Grand Canal flows through 18 cities: Beijing, Tianjin, Cangzhou, Hengshui, Dezhou, Tai'an, Liaocheng, Jining, Zaozhuang, Xuzhou, Suqian, Huai'an, Yangzhou, Zhenjiang, Changzhou, Wuxi, Suzhou, Jiaxing, Huzhou and Hangzhou. In these cities, it is possible to choose some representative sites to visit. When planning your trip, you also need to consider aspects such as transportation and accommodation to ensure a smooth trip.
3. Recommendation of key scenic spots.
1.Beijing section: The Palace Museum, Summer Palace and other attractions are important representatives of Chinese history and culture, and they are worth visiting.
2.Tianjin Section: Ancient Culture Street, Tianjin Eye and other scenic spots show Tianjin's unique culture and urban style.
3.Hebei section: Baiyangdian Lake is a major attraction of this section, you can take a boat to visit the lake scenery and taste the charm of the water town.
4.Shandong Section: The Confucian Mansion, Confucian Temple, and Confucian Forest in Qufu, Jining, Shandong, collectively referred to as the "Three Holes" of Qufu, are the holy places of worship for Confucius and Confucian pilgrimage in Chinese dynasties.
5.Jiangsu section: Zhouzhuang Ancient Town, Suzhou Garden and other representatives of Jiangnan water towns, which can allow tourists to appreciate the beautiful scenery of small bridges and flowing water, pink walls and tiles; The Lingshan Giant Buddha in Wuxi is a sacred place of Chinese Buddhist culture.
6.Zhejiang section: Hangzhou's West Lake Scenic Area is the essence of this section, and tourists can take a boat tour of the lake and mountains; Wuzhen and Xitang are typical ancient water towns in the south of the Yangtze River, showing the water town style of Zhejiang.
The above is the travel strategy of the Beijing-Hangzhou Grand Canal tourism recommended by Lao Lin to everyone, and the specific itinerary is not repeated here because there are many cities involved. We hope that everyone will pay attention to driving safety during the journey.
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