1. As an important city along the Grand Canal, the development of Yancheng is inseparable from the excavation and management of the Grand Canal. With the opening of the Grand Canal, Yancheng has become an important hub of north-south traffic, which has also promoted the economic prosperity and development of the city.
2. Yancheng is one of the important carriers of the Grand Canal culture. During the development and utilization of the Grand Canal, Yancheng has given birth to rich canal culture with its unique geographical location and historical background. The canal culture in Yancheng includes not only material cultural heritage, such as ancient canal channels and traditional canal architecture, but also intangible cultural heritage, such as traditional canal folk customs and special canal cuisine. These cultural heritages not only reflect the historical and cultural background of Yancheng, but also reflect the far-reaching influence of the Grand Canal on urban development.
3. Yancheng is also an important participant and practitioner in the ecological protection of the Grand Canal. With the successful application of the Grand Canal, the Yancheng Municipal Government has strengthened the protection and management of the Grand Canal. Through the implementation of a series of ecological protection measures, the water quality of the Grand Canal has been significantly improved and the ecological environment has been effectively protected. These measures are not only conducive to the sustainable development of the Grand Canal, but also provide a more beautiful and livable environment for urban residents.
The role of Yancheng Grand Canal:
1, Yancheng Grand Canal is an important channel for north-south traffic in ancient China. In ancient times, due to the geographical environment, the traffic between the north and the south was very inconvenient, and the excavation of the Grand Canal solved this problem. Yancheng Grand Canal connects the Huaihe River and the Yangtze River, making it easier for goods and people to flow between north and south. This played an important role in the economic development and political unity at that time.
2. Yancheng Grand Canal has played a key role in promoting Yancheng's economic development. Yancheng is located along the Grand Canal, and relying on the convenience of the Grand Canal, it has gradually developed into a north-south cargo distribution center and trading center. Especially the development of salt industry, because salt was one of the most important trade commodities at that time, and the Yancheng Grand Canal provided an important channel for salt transportation. This also promoted the prosperity of Yancheng's commerce and the development of the city.
3. Yancheng Grand Canal is also an important carrier of cultural exchange. Cultural exchanges between North and South have been widely reflected on the Grand Canal. As a city along the Grand Canal, Yancheng is deeply influenced by the north and south cultures, which also makes Yancheng have unique styles and characteristics in folklore, art and architecture.