The Baichi Ditch during the Wu-Yue rivalry connected Taihu Lake and the Qiantang River

The Lingshui Waterway, connecting Jiaxing and Hangzhou's Qiantang River, was opened

The Grand Canal started excavation and the Jiangnan Canal was expanded

The waterways inside and outside Hangzhou were crisscrossed and well-connected

The Wuyue Kingdom established specific departments to manage canal water affairs

The Jiangnan Canal was vital, with Hangzhou's canal network directly managed by the court

Zhang Shicheng opened the Xinkai River, connecting Wulin Wharf to Beixin and Jiangzhang bridges

The Xinkai River and surrounding waterways took shape, making Hangzhou a traffic hub

Large-scale dredging of West Lake and Hangzhou's waterways facilitated trade and travel

The grain transportation era ended, but the Hangzhou section was still busy

The Grand Canal and the Qiantang River once again converged

The area was revitalized, showcasing a modern, green, and vibrant lifestyle along the canal