Group 1 - The Beijing and Hangzhou sections of the Grand Canal have established several cultural tourism landmarks, including the Beijing (Tongzhou) Grand Canal 5A cultural tourism site and the Hangzhou Steel Park [1] - The Beijing section of the Grand Canal has seen significant environmental improvements, with 500 million cubic meters of water replenished and over 50 kilometers of waterfront greenways constructed [1] - The transformation of the "urban green heart" from a heavily polluted industrial area to a near-zero carbon emission forest park reflects ongoing urban renewal efforts [1] Group 2 - Hangzhou is promoting the Grand Canal National Cultural Park, focusing on the themes of "People's Canal" and "Tourist's Canal," revitalizing the ancient waterway [1] - Cultural landmarks such as the Grand Canal Hangsteel Park and the China Grand Canal Museum have become significant attractions [1] - Beijing is actively preserving and creatively transforming Grand Canal cultural heritage, completing various protection projects and establishing a database for monitoring historical sites [1][2] Group 3 - The Grand Canal's historical sites, including the nearly 600-year-old Yongtong Bridge, are being restored, and new parks are being opened to enhance cultural engagement [2] - Beijing is producing a range of cultural products related to the Grand Canal, including the "Grand Canal Cultural Dictionary" and various artistic performances [2] - The launch of the Grand Canal mascot IP "Hexi" and the global promotion campaign signifies a new phase in cultural branding [4]

5月29日，北京通州北运河畔，中国大运河之水碧波荡漾，2025中国大运河文化带京杭对话（以下简 称"2025京杭对话"）在北京大运河博物馆开幕。 2025京杭对话以"千帆竞发 运河通济"为主题，由北京市人民政府新闻办公室、浙江省人民政府新闻办 公室、杭州市人民政府等主办。本届"京杭对话"作为北京文化论坛配套活动，以中国大运河文化为纽 带，打造永远在线的北京文化论坛。 来源：环球网 北京市委常委、宣传部部长孙军民，浙江省委常委、宣传部部长赵承，北京市委宣传部副部长、市政府 新闻办主任余俊生，浙江省委宣传部副部长、省政府新闻办主任虞汉胤，杭州市委常委、宣传部部长黄 海峰，世界运河历史文化城市合作组织（WCCO）执行副主席、扬州市副市长刘流，以及艺术家、清华 大学文科资深教授韩美林，浙江大学艺术与考古学院院长、联合国教科文组织丝绸之路遗产教席赵丰， 中国外文局亚太传播中心外籍专家拉斐尔·泽尔贝托，文化学者、中央民族大学教授蒙曼等京浙两地政 产学研代表、文化名人，以及外国友人出席开幕式，探讨大运河文化保护传承利用。 南北联动，推进大运河文化带建设 2025京杭对话开幕式现场 一条大运河，半部华夏史。流淌千年的大运河改 ...