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	CNTO - China National Tourist Office
		The Lingqu Canal, dug in 2l4 BC, is one of the three largest water conservation projects of ancient China and the oldest existing canal in the world.
		Lingqu canal provided a transportation route for Emperor Qin's crusade against southern China, thus making it possible for him to unify the whole country.
		Lingqu Canal is divided into the northern and the southern sections, with a total length of 21miles.
	www.cnto.org /guilin.asp (529 words)

	Church-run Hospital in Lingqu
		A small county in Shandong Province with a population of 850,000, Lingqu has the distinction of having the earliest and the best church-run hospital in China.
		Today, the church-run Lingqu Hospital is held up as a model of Christian social service with its low fees, quality care, high-level of competence and dedicated staff.
		Both church and hospital are located in the vicinity of "Gospel Street", with its 30 Christian households, further evidence of the strength of the Christian presence in Wangshe Village in Lingqu.
	www.amitynewsletter.org /index.php?storyID=95 (678 words)

	Top ten charming Chinese towns (II)
		Southeast of Xingan County, is Lingqu, the first man-made canal in the world, as old as the Great Wall, and now a popular wedding place for local people.
		Lingqu Hotel has a pleasant surroundings and offers a 50 per cent discount and free entrance to Lingqu in the off season.
		Further from Lingqu there are many inns (RMB 30-80 per night), and hostels with better facilities and surroundings (RMB 70-200).
	www.chinadaily.com.cn /citylife/2006-04/24/content_574961_3.htm (217 words)

	CCTV International
		Lingqu Canal consists of a dam, a south channel, and a north channel.
		At the head of Lingqu Canal is a V-shaped dam.
		Dujiang Weirs, Lingqu Canal and Zhengguo Canal were all built during this period and are still working.
	www.cctv.com /program/natureandscience/20060912/101275.shtml (769 words)

	Northern Guangxi Tourist Area - Guangxi Autonomous Region travel guide - China travel guide, Guangxi Autonomous Region ...
		Dug in 219 B. C., the Lingqu Canal, one of the well-known water control projects from ancient China, extends for 66 kilometers in Xing'an County to link up the Xiangjiang and Lijiang rivers and the Changjiang and Zhujiang river systems.
		Xing'an County, 60 kilometers north of Guilin, features the Lingqu Canal, Mao'er Mountain known as the First Mountain in southern China, and the Mao'er Mountain State Park.
		The Zijiang River that flows in Ziyuan County 149 kilometers from Guilin is a corridor of landscapes known for their seclusion, precipitousness, wonderfulness, and gracefulness.
	www.chinaplanner.com /guangxi/gxi_nort.htm (837 words)

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	Lingqu Canal, Guilin Sights, Guangxi Province, Guilin attractions, China, travel Guilin, travel to Guilin, travel ...
		In 214 BC (the time when the construction of the Great Wall was begun),Qin Shi Huang, the first emperor of China, ordered the excavation of the Lingqu canal.
		Thereafter, the obstructing Five Ridges gave way to this convenient waterway.
		Lingqu Canal is the oldest canal in the world and is one of the three ancient Chinese Grand Irrigation Works.
	www.greatwalltour.com /greatwall_pages/provinces/guangxi/guilin/lingqu.htm (118 words)

	Lingqu Canal - Built 2000 Years Ago, Guangxi, Guilin
		Lingqu Canal - Built 2000 Years Ago, Guangxi, Guilin
		Lingqu Canal is near Guilin, located in Xing'an county in Guangxi, China.
		In 214 B.C, Qin Shi Huang, the First Emperor of the Qin Dynasty (221-206 B.C.), ordered the construction of a canal connecting the Xiang and Lijiang rivers.
	chinatravelz.com /china/Guangxi/Guilin/lingqu/index.asp (338 words)

	CHINA SPLENDID HOLIDAY TRAVEL
		Take bus to Xing’an, thenafter transfer to sightsee the Lingqu Canal.
		In 214 BC (the same time when construction of the Great Wall commenced), Qin Shi Huang, the first emperor of China, ordered the excavation of the Lingqu Canal with a total length of 34 km connecting southern-most part of China with the central region in ancient times.
		Continue tour to Fubo Hill in the outer ring of Guilin downtown, of which some legendary and religious sites attract tourists to have a witness look.
	www.tourinchina.com /package4.htm (516 words)

	Lingqu Canal - China Tour - Travel to China
		Lingqu Canal - China Tour - Travel to China
		Lingqu Canal (Simplified Chinese:灵渠，Traditional Chinese:靈渠;, Pinyin: L?ng Q?) is located in Xing'an county, near Guilin, in Guangxi province, China.
		In 214 B.C., Qin Shi Huang, the First Emperor of the Qin Dynasty (221-206 B.C.), ordered the construction of a canal connecting the Xiang RiverXiang and Lijiang RiverLijiang rivers.
	www.famouschinese.com /virtual/Lingqu_Canal (175 words)

	China Province - Region, Regional
		Dug in 219 B. C., the Lingqu Canal, one of the well-known water control projects from ancient China, extends for 66 kilometers in Xing'an County to link up the Xiangjiang and Lijiang rivers and the Changjiang and Zhujiang river systems.
		Xing'an County, 60 kilometers north of Guilin, features the Lingqu Canal, Mao'er Mountain known as the First Mountain in southern China, and the Mao'er Mountain State Park.
		The Zijiang River that flows in Ziyuan County 149 kilometers from Guilin is a corridor of landscapes known for their seclusion, precipitousness, wonderfulness, and gracefulness.
	www.cntravel.biz /china_columns/provinces/guangxi/gxi_nort.shtml (796 words)

	Guilin Travel Guide, Guilin Tour, Guilin Hotel, Guilin weather - Chinaonyourmind.com
		Guilin was established as a commandery under the first emperor of the Qin when he made his southern expedition to Guangzhou in 214 B.C. At the same time the Lingqu canal was begun, linking the river networks of the Pearl and the Yangtse and Guilin's importance as a regional trading center grew.
		The site and the museum within it are only worth a trip if you have extra time to kill.
		Lingqu was dug in 214 B.C. to connect the Chang (Yangtze) and the Zhu (Pearl) rivers.
	www.chinaonyourmind.com /Destination%20Guide/guilin.htm (1623 words)

	lingqu canal - Article and Reference from OnPedia.com
		lingqu canal - Article and Reference from OnPedia.com
		Lingqu Canal (Simplified Chinese:灵渠，Traditional Chinese:靈渠;, Pinyin: Lng Q) is located in Xing'an county, near Guilin, in Guangxi province, China.
		In Qin Shi Huang, the First Emperor of the Qin Dynasty (221-206 B.C.), ordered the construction of a canal connecting the Xiang and Lijiang rivers.
	www.onpedia.com /encyclopedia/lingqu-canal (83 words)

	China Scientific Book Services--Details of Books
		As early as 2000 years ago, Emperor Qin Shihuang has the Lingqu Canal built to link the Xiangjiang and Lijiang river, thus making Guilin an impoportant city in the south connected to the central Plain in the north and the sea in the south.
		The ruins of prehistoric manking, the large tumuli of Prince Jinjiang of mIng Dynasty, the prose and poems in praise of the hills and rivers by poets and other literary figures of past dynasties, the inscriptions and sculptures in the caves and on cliffs merge with the hills and rivers, adding great humane splendour.
		The primeval forest of Huaping, Longsheng, the ancient embankment of Xing'an Lingqu Canal built in Qin Dynasty, the Haiyang gingko wood, the Zijiang, hot springs of Longsheng and Yangshuo form a large scenic area with Gulin as the centre.
	www.hceis.com /book.asp?id=490 (231 words)

	Guilin to Host Eighth Tourism Festival
		China's Guilin, well known for its picturesque mountains and rivers, will hold its Eighth Mountain and River Tourism Festival from April 15 to 20.
		The major celebrations will take place in Xing'an County, which is in the northeastern part of Guilin and famous for the country's best-preserved ancient irrigation work -- the Lingqu Canal.
		Meanwhile, a trade fair will be held during the festival, the official said.
	www.china.org.cn /english/8942.htm (90 words)

	Amazon.com: "Lingqu Canal": Key Phrase page (Site not responding. Last check: )
		See all pages with references to "Lingqu Canal".
		It is easy to see why this canal is called one of the most beautiful in China.
		Theoretical and Empirical Background Historically, Guilin area is associated with the ancient construc- tion - Lingqu Canal, which was dug in the 33rd year (214 B.C.) of the First Emperor of the Qin Dynasty (Qinshihuang).
	amazon.com /phrase/Lingqu-Canal (335 words)

	China Exkursion 2003
		Vormittags stand eine Besichtigung des Lingqu- Kanal auf dem Programm, ein historisches Bauwerk, das heute noch in Betrieb ist.
		Den Bau des Kanals hat der Qin -Kaiser Shi Huangdi in der Zeit von 221 –210 v.Chr.
		Nach den Vorstellungen von anwesenden, geschichtskundigen Fachexperten dürfte die Stauregulierung des erforderlichen Schleusungsvorganges zur Überwindung der Wasserscheide durch Wehre aus bespannten, jägerzaunartigen Scherengitterkonstruktionen erfolgt sein, wie entsprechende Aussparungen im Mauerwerk des Kanals vermuten lassen.
	www.prof-knauf.de /inhalt/einzelberichte/lingqu.html (184 words)

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		From the Han Dynasty to Qing Dynasty and more contemporary times,cultural relics have been accumulating here.
		Lingqu Canal of Xing-an, Stone-carvings of Guilin, Jingjiang Imperial Palace and Tombs, the old residence of the late President Li Zongren of the Republic of China and his mansion, and the Eighth-Route Army Office Building are all listed as national-level protected cultural heritage.
		The rich cultural relics nestle in the beautiful natural surroundings and unique scenery is created by this wonderful combination.
	www.dalitravel.com.cn /publish/CNNTD/9/200507/877.html (200 words)

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		It can decrease floods, moving the water to lands with droughts.
		There are several transvasements in China, the oldest of which is the Lingqu Canal, which connects the Pearl River and the Yangtze River by way of the Xiang and Lijiang rivers.
		A new project, named Nanshui Beidiao (literally "southern water diverted to the north"), was launched very recently in China to divert water from Pearl River and Yangtze River in southern and central China to Yellow River and Hai River in northern China.
	www.goupstate.com /apps/pbcs.dll/section?category=NEWS&template=wiki&text=trasvasement (136 words)

	Lingqu Canal discussion - Google Earth Hacks Forums
		Lingqu Canal discussion - Google Earth Hacks Forums
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		The Lingqu Canal, dug in 214 B.C., is one of the three big water conservation projects of ancient China and the oldest existing canal in the world.It extends for 66 kilometers in Xing'an County to link up the Xiangjiang and Li rivers and the Changjiang and Zhujiang river systems.
	www.googleearthhacks.com /forums/showthread.php?t=1616 (108 words)

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