Ancient Grand Canal

GPTKB entity

Properties (43)
Predicate Object
gptkbp:instanceOf Canal
gptkbp:connects gptkb:Beijing
gptkb:Hangzhou
gptkbp:constructionMaterial 13th century AD
gptkbp:constructionStarted 5th century BC
gptkbp:culturalImpact inspired literature
inspired art
influenced cuisine
gptkbp:currentStatus cultural events
recreational activities
commercial shipping
gptkbp:electronicSystems ancient engineering feat
gptkbp:environmentalImpact altered ecosystems
affected water quality
influenced local climate
gptkbp:historicalEvent used during the Ming Dynasty
used during the Qing Dynasty
used during the Sui Dynasty
used during the Tang Dynasty
gptkbp:historicalSignificance economic development
military logistics
cultural_exchange
https://www.w3.org/2000/01/rdf-schema#label Ancient Grand Canal
gptkbp:length over 1,700 kilometers
gptkbp:location gptkb:China
gptkbp:maintenance ongoing repairs
gptkbp:majorCities gptkb:Tianjin
gptkb:Nanjing
gptkb:Suzhou
gptkb:Zhengzhou
Jinan
gptkbp:majorRivers gptkb:Yangtze_River
gptkb:Yellow_River
gptkbp:notableFeature gptkb:Grand_Canal_Museum
waterways
historic bridges
ancient locks
canal towns
gptkbp:purpose transportation
gptkbp:tourism cultural festivals
popular tourist destination
scenic boat tours
gptkbp:UNESCO_World_Heritage_Site yes