Nowadays the ancient Beijing-Hangzhou Grand Canal not only plays an important role in north-south transportation, but has also brought about a thriving industry corridor, resulting in the formation of the Grand Canal Economic Belt.

• 古老的京杭大运河如今不仅在贯通南北运输方面发挥重要作用，而且带动起一条欣欣向荣的工业走廊，形成了大运河经济带。