Luoyang was the center of the Grand Canal in the Sui Dynasty.
The North South Grand Canal, also known as the Beijing Hangzhou Grand Canal, is the longest canal in ancient China, with a total length of 1794 kilometers, connecting the Yellow River and the Yangtze River, and running through the north and south of China. Its construction began in the Sui Dynasty and lasted six years. It was officially opened to navigation in the 13th year of Emperor Yang's reign (609). The construction of the canal has greatly promoted the communication and economic development between the north and south of China, and has also become an outstanding representative of ancient water conservancy projects in China.
Luoyang is the center of the North South Grand Canal, which is the watershed of the canal, with Bian River in the south and Sui River in the north. Luoyang was also an important port and transportation hub of the canal, and became one of the economic, cultural and political centers at that time. During the Tang Dynasty, Luoyang became the eastern capital. With the prosperity of the Tang Dynasty, the canal shipping reached its peak.
In a word, Luoyang is the center of the North South Grand Canal. It is an outstanding representative of China's ancient water conservancy projects and an important driving force for China's north-south exchanges and economic development.
