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China is one of the birthplaces of mankind and one of the countries with the earliest origins of cities in the world. Over the past five thousand years, the center of development of Chinese cities has shifted from west to east, from north to south, and then expanded from south to north, and from east to west. The city's uniqueness and rich diversity are the result of thousands of years of history. The existence and development of cities are determined by specific social, political, economic, customary and cultural and geographical environmental conditions. Without this specificity, cities cannot develop. In Chinese history, there are urban planning and design ideas that are good at adapting to the land, adapting to mountains and rivers, adapting measures to local conditions, and being skillful in creation. We build our own cities according to the different natural geographical conditions, customs and habits, economic strength, and technical means of different places. This has not only formed the national and local characteristics of cities in various places, but also formed the rich and colorful urban civilization of the Chinese nation.

The history of the canal, from 613 BC to modern times, has left a profound mark on the land of China. China's canals are one of the symbols of Chinese civilization, especially the North-South Grand Canal, which is a glorious embodiment of Chinese civilization. This book closely focuses on the main line of the canal. Through detailed historical materials and time as a clue, this book introduces the readers to the construction of canals in various dynasties from the pre-Qin Dynasty to the Ming and Qing Dynasties, showing the world this great initiative of the Chinese nation.