Travel through the millennia-old canal and explore its history | Grand Canal Museum visit notes

|Grand Canal Museum visit notes. I visited the Grand Canal Museum yesterday. As soon as I stepped into the museum, it felt like I was embarking on a magical journey through time and space. 🌆[Venue appearance and layout] The museum's architectural style is unique, perfectly blending modernity with historical charm. The overall layout is clear and reasonable, with exhibition areas divided according to different themes and historical periods. Following the tour route, you can learn about the past and present of the Grand Canal in an orderly manner. 🛶[History Hall] This is an in-depth retrospective of the history of the Grand Canal. From the emergence of the canal during the Spring and Autumn and Warring States periods, to the large-scale excavation and connection during the Sui and Tang dynasties, and the continuous development and improvement during the Yuan, Ming, and Qing dynasties, the rich cultural relics, detailed historical materials, and realistic scene restorations allow people to intuitively feel the important role of the canal in different historical stages. For example, the model of ancient grain transport ships on display is exquisite and delicate, with every detail from the hull structure to the sails and ropes telling the story of the prosperity of grain transport in those days. 🌉[Canal Cities Hall] This exhibition hall takes the cities along the canal as the starting point, showing how the canal nurtured and nourished these cities. From the gentle water town style of Hangzhou, to the commercial prosperity of Yangzhou, and the close connection between Beijing as a political center and the canal, through the restoration of urban landscapes and the display of characteristic handicrafts, I deeply realized that the canal is not only a transportation artery, but also a bridge for cultural dissemination and exchange. The cities along the canal have their own unique characteristics and blend with each other because of the canal. 🎨[Intangible Cultural Heritage Hall] Here, I experienced the charm of the intangible cultural heritage along the canal. Exquisite paper-cutting, gorgeous Su embroidery, and lifelike dough figurines... Each work embodies the wisdom and effort of folk artists. There are also intangible cultural heritage inheritors demonstrating their skills on site. Watching them focus on their creations, I am filled with confidence in the inheritance and development of these ancient skills. After visiting the Grand Canal Museum, I was filled with shock and emotion. It is not only a treasure trove of knowledge, but also a bridge connecting the past, present, and future. I strongly recommend everyone to come here to experience the unique charm of the Grand Canal and explore the historical stories sealed by time.