DK - China Through Time

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The Kangxi Emperor has studied the canal for a long time. This is his third tour.

Branches, reeds, and wheat stalks are tied into bundles to make flood defenses.

The Gaojia Weir was the first dam constructed to control the floods.

By carving the shape of the landscape on a wooden plank, planners make a 3-D map.

The emperor is sheltered beneath a silk canopy.

At the simple temple by the weir, villagers pray to the deities.

Grand Canal

Gaojia Weir

Canopy

Huai River

Imperial bodyguards

Wooden

map

Chief advisor

Kangxi Emperor

Embankment

Temple

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