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Suzhou, China - A major economic hub, Suzhou is also a wondrous city that's connected by canals.
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Suzhou, China - The large Grand Canal connects 20 stone bridges and traditional areas and structures.
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Hamburg, Germany - Hamburg has more bridges than London, Venice, and Amsterdam combined. That's 2,500 in total, which connect the canal-filled city.
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Hamburg, Germany - There are trams and trains that run through Hamburg, but the canals are a great way of getting around for new residents and tourists alike.
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Giethoorn, Netherlands - With a population of under 3,000, this tiny Dutch town is often called "Little Venice."
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Giethoorn, Netherlands - Giethoorn is a gorgeous destination, with wood bridges that arch over the many canals.
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Bangkok, Thailand - Bangkok is a bustling city, with a population of over eight million. But by taking a boat out on the canals, you can escape the city hysteria.
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Bangkok, Thailand - The vibrant canals are full of vendors and fun to be had.
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Utrecht, Netherlands - Utrecht is an ancient city with a history dating back to the High Middle Ages. The city's beloved for its Oudegracht: a curved canal that connects the city center.
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Utrecht, Netherlands - The canal used to be lined by industrial buildings, but now you can dine and sip wine by the water.
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Annecy, France - Located between the Alps and Lake Annecy, this gorgeous city is an underrated destination in France.
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Annecy, France - The canals circle the central castle of Lord Annecy. With a small and friendly population, take a trip to Annecy next time you're in France.
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Venice, Italy - Venice is probably the most famous city here, with a revered reputation and a history stretching back to 10th century BC.
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Venice, Italy - Venice and its Lagoon are both protected as UNESCO World Heritage Sites. What are you waiting for? Take a gondola ride down one of the incredible canals.
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Ganvie, Benin - Around 20,000 people live in this village in Benin. The buildings stand on stilts, and boats are more than essential to everyday life.
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Ganvie, Benin - Ganvie is located quite far away from the nearest shoreline, so locals live an aquatic life.
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Bruges, Belgium - The Belgian city is a gorgeous location, with medieval structures and cobbled streets. Oh, and there's plenty of canals too.
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Bruges, Belgium - Canals run through the city center, which is a protected UNESCO World Heritage Site.
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Stockholm, Sweden
- The Djurgårdsbrunnskanalen is an ever-bustling canal in the Swedish capital.
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Stockholm, Sweden - There, you can sail up to the Vasa Museum, making it a perfect hub for tourists and explorers.
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Ko Panyi, Thailand - You can find this fishing village in Thailand. Here the buildings are built directly above the water.
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Ko Panyi, Thailand - Ko Panyi normally serves as a lunch spot for visitors to Phuket, a nearby city.
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Wuzhen, China - Wuzhen is one of six ancient water towns all connected by the Yangtze River.
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Wuzhen, China - Wuzhen is beloved for its West Lake and Lingwin Temple. Split between six districts, the scenic town is an essential destination if you're looking to explore traditional Chinese culture.
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Cần Thơ, Vietnam - Cần Thơ is a city known for its canals, the Cai Rang Floating Market, and the Ong Temple.
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Cần Thơ, Vietnam - The Vietnamese city has some of the best food around, which is sold from the floating markets. Visitors are invited to stay in the Khanh Tourist Village.
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Birmingham, England
- Birmingham doesn't have a big reputation for being beautiful, but its canal system is one of the best in the world.
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Birmingham, England
- Built during the Industrial Revolution, Birmingham's canals are extensive, linking the city center to outer-city suburbs. See also: Navigating the Canal du Midi.
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Suzhou, China - A major economic hub, Suzhou is also a wondrous city that's connected by canals.
© iStock
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Suzhou, China - The large Grand Canal connects 20 stone bridges and traditional areas and structures.
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Hamburg, Germany - Hamburg has more bridges than London, Venice, and Amsterdam combined. That's 2,500 in total, which connect the canal-filled city.
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Hamburg, Germany - There are trams and trains that run through Hamburg, but the canals are a great way of getting around for new residents and tourists alike.
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Giethoorn, Netherlands - With a population of under 3,000, this tiny Dutch town is often called "Little Venice."
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Giethoorn, Netherlands - Giethoorn is a gorgeous destination, with wood bridges that arch over the many canals.
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Bangkok, Thailand - Bangkok is a bustling city, with a population of over eight million. But by taking a boat out on the canals, you can escape the city hysteria.
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Bangkok, Thailand - The vibrant canals are full of vendors and fun to be had.
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Utrecht, Netherlands - Utrecht is an ancient city with a history dating back to the High Middle Ages. The city's beloved for its Oudegracht: a curved canal that connects the city center.
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Utrecht, Netherlands - The canal used to be lined by industrial buildings, but now you can dine and sip wine by the water.
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Annecy, France - Located between the Alps and Lake Annecy, this gorgeous city is an underrated destination in France.
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Annecy, France - The canals circle the central castle of Lord Annecy. With a small and friendly population, take a trip to Annecy next time you're in France.
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Venice, Italy - Venice is probably the most famous city here, with a revered reputation and a history stretching back to 10th century BC.
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Venice, Italy - Venice and its Lagoon are both protected as UNESCO World Heritage Sites. What are you waiting for? Take a gondola ride down one of the incredible canals.
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Ganvie, Benin - Around 20,000 people live in this village in Benin. The buildings stand on stilts, and boats are more than essential to everyday life.
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Ganvie, Benin - Ganvie is located quite far away from the nearest shoreline, so locals live an aquatic life.
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Bruges, Belgium - The Belgian city is a gorgeous location, with medieval structures and cobbled streets. Oh, and there's plenty of canals too.
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Bruges, Belgium - Canals run through the city center, which is a protected UNESCO World Heritage Site.
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Stockholm, Sweden
- The Djurgårdsbrunnskanalen is an ever-bustling canal in the Swedish capital.
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Stockholm, Sweden - There, you can sail up to the Vasa Museum, making it a perfect hub for tourists and explorers.
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Ko Panyi, Thailand - You can find this fishing village in Thailand. Here the buildings are built directly above the water.
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Ko Panyi, Thailand - Ko Panyi normally serves as a lunch spot for visitors to Phuket, a nearby city.
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Wuzhen, China - Wuzhen is one of six ancient water towns all connected by the Yangtze River.
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Wuzhen, China - Wuzhen is beloved for its West Lake and Lingwin Temple. Split between six districts, the scenic town is an essential destination if you're looking to explore traditional Chinese culture.
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Cần Thơ, Vietnam - Cần Thơ is a city known for its canals, the Cai Rang Floating Market, and the Ong Temple.
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Cần Thơ, Vietnam - The Vietnamese city has some of the best food around, which is sold from the floating markets. Visitors are invited to stay in the Khanh Tourist Village.
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Birmingham, England
- Birmingham doesn't have a big reputation for being beautiful, but its canal system is one of the best in the world.
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Birmingham, England
- Built during the Industrial Revolution, Birmingham's canals are extensive, linking the city center to outer-city suburbs. See also: Navigating the Canal du Midi.
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Venice and beyond: Cities with water for roads
Colorful canal cities that you need to visit
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Cars are out, and canals are in. The world is covered with colorful canal cities that are worth exploring. From the wonder that is Venice to lesser-known fishing towns with floating markets, there are many cities you can sail across.
Click on to find out where in the world you can travel through streets of water.
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