CIIC:Today's featured article/June 29, 2010
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The Beijing-Hangzhou Grand Canal has served as a major south-north transport artery since it was completed in the 13th century during the Yuan Dynasty (1271-1368). The oldest parts of the canal date back to the 5th century BC, although the various sections were finally combined into one during the Sui Dynasty (581–618). (More...)