Landmarks
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Grand Canal in Hangzhou
The Hangzhou section of the Grand Canal is a living urban waterway rather than a single monument. Around Gongchen Bridge, historic warehouses, workshops, museums, residential streets and modern public space show how transport, craft and daily life accumulated along the canal. Walking both banks reveals continuity and adaptive reuse more clearly than a short cruise alone.
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Opening hours
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Getting there
Start near Gongchen Bridge and explore the canal museums and preserved streets on foot.
Practical notes
Start at Gongchen Bridge and select nearby museums or Xiaohe/Zhijie neighbourhoods instead of attempting the entire canal. Museum hours, boat services and waterfront construction can change independently. Use public transport between sections and respect residential lanes.