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The Grand Canal

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Series Overview

The year 2024 is the 10th year of the Grand Canal's successful application for World Heritage. In order to spread the pulse of the times when the thousand-year-old Grand Canal flows to the current day, and polish the Chinese cultural card, "The Grand Canal" opens a new chapter of documentary on the Grand Canal. The scholars from various fields and young talent representatives organize into a "Canal Visiting Group" and embark on a journey along the Canal, and each episode will bring them together in a city along the Canal. Through in-depth field visits, "Shining Night" with local characteristics, and in-depth chats about the "Opening of the Canal", the "Canal Visiting Group" will lead the audience to experience the blending of the Canal's history and modernity, and present the long-standing and well-established cultural essence of the Canal to everyone.

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Original Network
Youku
Episodes & Seasons

1 Season • 10 Episodes

Air Date Window

2024 – 2025

Premiered: Mon, Dec 23, 2024

Created By

Creative Production Team

Latest Aired Episode

Aired: Mon, Feb 24, 2025

Season 1, Episode 10: “Episode 10”

Seasons & Episodes Breakdown

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Frequently Asked Questions About The Grand Canal

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What is The Grand Canal about?

The year 2024 is the 10th year of the Grand Canal's successful application for World Heritage. In order to spread the pulse of the times when the thousand-year-old Grand Canal flows to the current day, and polish the Chinese cultural card, "The Grand Canal" opens a new chapter of documentary on the Grand Canal. The scholars from various fields and young talent representatives organize into a "Canal Visiting Group" and embark on a journey along the Canal, and each episode will bring them together in a city along the Canal. Through in-depth field visits, "Shining Night" with local characteristics, and in-depth chats about the "Opening of the Canal", the "Canal Visiting Group" will lead the audience to experience the blending of the Canal's history and modernity, and present the long-standing and well-established cultural essence of the Canal to everyone.

How many seasons does The Grand Canal have?

The Grand Canal comprises 1 season available to explore.

Who stars in The Grand Canal?

Key cast members in The Grand Canal include Yan Hexiang, Liu Qing, Jerry Liu, Ma Ka-Fai.

Who created or directed The Grand Canal?

The Grand Canal was developed and directed by Not specified.