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　　大運河的無錫段長40公里，其中城區(qū)內(nèi)有14.6公里。這條已有2400年歷史的綠色水鏈，至今仍然在歡快地流淌著，沿岸有許多名勝古跡。大運河的開鑿始于公元前5世紀(jì)，全長1794公里，和萬里長城一樣，它也是華夏古老文明的象征。大運河無錫段又窄又深，兩岸是一排又一排青瓦白墻的老式民居。

　　無錫每年都有許多旅游活動，今年10月2日至14日，這里將舉行一次“無錫太湖國際釣魚比賽”。集體和個人，職業(yè)和業(yè)余選手均可報名參加。

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　　The Wuxi segment of the Grand Canal runs 40 kilometers, of which 14. 6 kilometers run through the city itself. The canal has a history of 2, 400 years, and still flows freely today, passing through many historical sites like a green belt. Digging on the Grand Canal began in the fifth century B. C. Its total length is 1, 794 kilometers, and, along with the Great Wall, it is one of the symbols of China' s magnificent ancient civilization. The Wuxi segment of the Grand Canal is both narrow and deep. It is flanked on both sides by row upon row of traditional Chinese dwellings with black- tile roofs and white walls.

　　Every year Wuxi hosts many tourist activities. From October 2 to 14 this year, the city will hold the "Wuxi Lake Tai International Fishing Contest". All those interested, groups or individuals, professionals or amateurs, are invited to register and take part.

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