4. What is your gender? Male Female
5. What is your age? A.Under the age of 18 B.18 - 24 years old C.25 - 34 years old D. 35-44 years old E. 45-60 years old F. Over 60 years old
6. Have you ever visited China? A. Never visited B. Once visited as a tourist C. Have studied/worked in China D. Currently residing in China
7. How interested are you in Chinese history and culture? A. Very interested B. Showed great interest C. Generally D. Not very interested E. Not interested at all
8. Have you heard of the Chinese canal city "Huai'an" before? A. Yes, I know this city. B.It seems that I have heard about it, but I'm not quite sure. C. No, I have never heard of it. D. Not sure
9. Before this, have you ever heard of "The Grand Canal of China"? A. Yes, I understand very well. B. Yes, I have heard of some. C. No, I have never heard of it. D. Not sure
10. When it comes to "The Grand Canal of China", what associations come to your mind? (You can select multiple options) A. Ancient water conservancy projects / Human wisdom B. Important modes of transportation C. Historical culture / Heritage D. Tourist attractions / Scenery E. Specific cities (such as Beijing, Hangzhou, Yangzhou, etc.) F.Other (please fill in)
11. How did you learn about the information related to Huai'an? (You can select multiple options) A. School education / Academic research B. Books / Newspapers / Magazines C. Documentary / Film / Television Series D. Social media (such as YouTube, Facebook, Instagram, Twitter, WeChat, QQ, Douyin) E. Tourism websites / blogs (such as TripAdvisor, Lonely Planet) F. Recommendation from relatives and friends G. Never understood H.Other (please fill in)
12. If you have the opportunity to travel to China in the future, how interested are you in visiting the scenic spots related to the Huai River? A.Very interested B.Show a strong interest C. Generally D. Not very interested. E. Absolutely not interested
13. When it comes to "Huai'an Canal Culture", what is the first word that comes to your mind? A. The capital / hub of water transportation B. Historical Gallery / Living Fossil C. The fusion of water and city / Qingjiangpu D. Food origin areas (such as Huaiyang cuisine) E.Cannot be determined
14. If you were to use a metaphor to describe the culture of the Huai'an Canal, what do you think it would most resemble? A. An elderly person who has experienced much hardship and has a wealth of stories to tell B. A constantly flowing and highly dynamic economic artery C. A delicate and harmonious ink painting with profound artistic conception D. A thick and profound history book, waiting to be read. E. A bridge that connects the past and the present and leads to prosperity F.Cannot be determined
15. What emotional tone do you associate with the cultural heritage of the Huai River Canal? A. Admiration and praise (for its historical significance and engineering marvel) B. Friendliness and nostalgia (related to life memories or emotional attachment) C. Curiosity and the desire for exploration (the urge to delve deeply into its story) D. Peace and poetry (feeling that it is serene and beautiful) E.Isolation and strangeness (feeling that it is distant from modern life) F.Cannot be determined
16. In your opinion, what is the most prominent feature of the Huai'an Canal culture? A. Historical depth: A thousand-year history of water transportation, with numerous historical sites and ruins. B. Commercial accessibility: Boats for the south, horses for the north, connecting all nine provinces, it was the ancient logistics hub. C. The vitality of daily life: It is closely linked to the lives of citizens and forms an integral part of the city. D. The northern and southern cultures meet here, giving rise to unique folk customs and arts. E. Ecological landscape feature: The beautiful canal scenery is a charming sight of the city.
17. When it comes to the Huai River Canal, what image or scene do you first associate with? A. The busy wharf with continuous arrival and departure of barges B. The precious cultural relics in the Chinese Water Transport Museum C. The ancient and charming streets and alleys of Qingjiangpu Scenic Area D. The scene of people strolling and relaxing along the canal. E. Literary works or photography projects set against the backdrop of the canal
18. What do you think is the most significant value of the Huai'an Canal culture in the present day? A. The Value of Historical Research and Education B.Tourism and Economic Value C. Urban Spirit and Cultural Identity Value D. Ecological environment and livability value E. The Value of Artistic Creation and Its Source of Inspiration
19. How do you think the "Huai'an Canal Culture" is known worldwide? A. Renowned worldwide, it is a world-class cultural brand. B.Very well-known, widely recognized within a specific group C. Average popularity D. Having a relatively low level of popularity E. Completely unknown
20. The Huai'an section of the Grand Canal boasts numerous material cultural heritages that bear the history of over a thousand years of river transportation. Please tell me, among the following options, which material cultural heritages related to the Huai'an Canal culture have you heard of or visited? (Multiple choices) A. Qingkou Hub Site B. The Site of the Grand Canal Commissioner (including the Site of the Grand Canal Commissioner's Office and the China Grand Canal Transportation Museum) C. Qingjiang Dam D. Hongze Lake embankment (including Zhouqiao Dam, Shi Gong Wall, etc.) E. Huai'an Government Office F. Heshai Ancient Town
21. The canal culture of Huai'an is not only reflected in historical sites and historical records, but is also dynamically passed down through various intangible cultural heritages. Please tell me, among the following options, which intangible cultural heritages related to the canal culture of Huai'an have you heard of or are familiar with? (Multiple choices) A. Qingjiangpu Fair B. Huai'an Tea Curls Making Technique C. Huaihai Opera D. Dock Town Lamb Cooking Technique E. Chuzhou Ten-Note Drum Ensemble F. Hongze Lake Fish Drum
22. Do you agree with the statement that "The Huai'an section of the Grand Canal is one of the representatives of the essence of the Chinese Grand Canal culture"? A. Fully agree B. Agree somewhat C. Generally D. Don't quite agree E. Completely disagree F.Cannot be determined
23. What do you think are the main challenges in promoting the cultural heritage of the Huai River in淮安 to the international community at present？ (Multiple answers are acceptable A. Language and information translation barriers B. Lack of effective international marketing and promotion C. The difficulties in understanding caused by cultural differences D.The issue of international travel convenience E.Competition for similar cultural heritages (such as the canals of Venice) F.The content is monotonous and lacks appeal. G.Other
24. In order to better promote the Huai'an Canal culture to the world, which form of content would you prefer to receive? (Multiple choices are allowed) A. High-quality international language documentaries B. Online Virtual Museum / 3D Tour C Collaborate with cultural celebrities and travel bloggers D. Integrate into cultural and creative products such as films, TV series, and video games E. International cultural festival events