Program in Zhejiang
In Chinese long history, many well-known people are associated with Zhejiang. They distinguished themselves in every walk of life, such as philosophy, politics, military, science and technology, and culture and art. More than one thousand of Zhejiang-born writers have been recorded in China’s history since the Eastern Han Dynasty (AD 25-220), which account for about one-sixth of the total in the whole country.
Boating on the old Canal is one of the best ways to get a panoramic view of the landscape of typical river towns in southern China, which include ancient dwellings, stone bridges of traditional designs and historical relics. Experiencing some of the local customs offers much delight to travelers. Tourists also have an opportunity to enjoy good food while appreciating the surrounding scenery.
Hangzhou is a culinary paradise with a large number of delicious dishes, and behind these dishes, there is always a beautiful story linked with a historic figure in Hangzhou.
The 1,700-kilometer-long Beijing-Hangzhou Grand Canal is a water conservancy project in ancient China. It begins at Beijing and ends at Hangzhou. First constructed at the end of Spring and Autumn Period in the 5th century B.C.
Like the Great Wall, the Grand Canal is noted as one of the most magnificent and wondrous constructions in ancient China, which can really offer one a profound look into China's fascinating, historical past.
