Shengshui Xie Fang [Yangzhou Famous Waters] Yangzhou Culture Series

Author: Chen Xiaomei, Qin Yang
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Publish Date: 2005-01-01
Features: Yangzhou was historically the earliest called Han. Han, a dry wine, refers to the banks of the river cliffs. In other words, Yangzhou is a city by the water's edge. Later generations often referred to Yangzhou as "Han above." Han marks the beginning of Yangzhou's thousand-year-old city and its destiny. Tracing back to its roots, the starting point of the Beijing-Hangzhou Grand Canal is in Yangzhou. The current canal within Yangzhou largely aligns with the ancient Han Canal route from over two thousand years ago. Long-term historical accumulation has made the ancient canal of Yangzhou a true "cultural river." As a "canal city," these cultural relics and scenic spots have long been integrated with the ancient canal, shining together with the brilliance of historical culture. Currently, all sectors of Yangzhou have reached a consensus: the ancient canal is the most significant urban symbol of Yangzhou, both nationally and even globally. It is a comprehensive urban brand that combines Yangzhou's history, culture, geography, economy, and other resources, and is one of the unique urban characteristics found in no other city. The extremely high historical and cultural value of the ancient canal should be protected and reasonably developed today, highlighting an increasingly important role and influence in the modern era.