Dating back more than 2,500 years, the Grand Canal in China is the world's longest artificial canal and part of it runs through Wuxi. Also known as the Jing–Hang Grand Canal, this UNESCO World Heritage Site is an ideal place to visit on your holiday. Those heading to the Wuxi section of the Grand Canal will find a serene setting along with ancient houses by the banks as well as age-old temples, shrines and pagodas. The Qingming Bridge is a key area of this site and one way to explore this part of the canal is to take a scenic boat tour.