Located in Beijing's Municipal Administrative Center, the Grand Canal Museum of Beijing is a gateway through time, bringing the story of the thousand-year-old Grand Canal to life. Through artifacts, models and immersive exhibitions, the museum offers visitors a vivid glimpse into the canal's rich and remarkable history. Join Italian photographer Alessandro Franco as he takes us on a journey through the museum, tracing the history of the Grand Canal to discover the grandeur of China's ancient waterborne grain transport system.
Model of an Ancient Grain Transport Vessel
[Photo by Alessandro Franco, Italy]
Exhibits on Display
[Photo by Alessandro Franco, Italy]
Model of an Ancient Chinese Sha Vessel
[Photo by Alessandro Franco, Italy]
Model of a Zheyang Vessel
[Photo by Alessandro Franco, Italy]
Hexagonal Reticulated Vase from the Jingdezhen Kiln with Famille Rose Floral and Fruit Motifs on the Exterior and Blue-and-White Decoration on the Interior
[Photo by Alessandro Franco, Italy]
