For thousands of years, China’s Grand Canal has driven economic growth and cultural exchange among the cities it passes through.

A cultural event kicked off on the evening of Aug 9 at Heyuan Garden in Yangzhou in celebration of the Qixi Festival.

In a recent cultural exchange initiative, 54 Portuguese teachers and students journeyed to the Shiqiao community in Yangzhou, where they were captivated by the art of Yangzhou rod puppetry.

In midsummer, the Qilihe Park in Yangzhou, Jiangsu province, becomes a breathtaking oasis as water lilies burst into full bloom.

​Join Benjamin Sauers Ostergaard, an American student at Yangzhou University, as he shares his inspiring experience of studying in China during the "Bond with Kuliang: 2024 China-US Youth Festival".