1. Li Wei of Beijing University, who specializes in the research of the Grand Canal.
2. Shichahai's three lakes once formed part of a system of waterways that fed into the Grand canal and into the city centre.
3. The government encourages individuals and organizations to participate in the preservation of the Grand Canal, according to the draft regulations.
4. Measures should be taken quickly and effectively in order to ensure the Grand Canal to become a world heritage in 2014.
5. the Grand Canal的解释
5. Visitors can learn of or review the entire history of the Grand Canal through the abundant historical materials displayed there.
6. What most visitors fail to realize is that large part of the city moat is actually the Grand Canal.
7. Tens of thousands watched the event, held in the Grand Canal for the first time.
8. The Grand Canal is the lifeblood of the many cities on its banks.
9. Fireworks will be lighted at the West Lake and the Hangzhou Grand Canal.
10. Developers expect the Grand Canal area will attract a number of skilled workers and tradesmen.