The 9 most romantic canals in the world

When it comes to romantic canals, Venice and Amsterdam naturally come to mind first. After all, with curving watercourses, historic buildings and bridges, and charmingly dressed gondoliers, you can't help but fall in love. But there are plenty of other magical waterways that can steal your heart away, too. From canals surrounding an ancient sunken city in Micronesia to thousand-year-old channels in China, we've rounded up nine of the world's most romantic waterways. So whether you want to propose or rekindle an old fame, get ready to cozy up with your lover on a canoe, gondola, or thatched houseboat.Venice, ItalyWhile the Grand Canal in Venice, Italy is often teeming with tourists, you'll be smitten while cuddling close to your sweetheart as you float past the 15th-century Ca dOro palace and under the Rialto Bridge on a gondola. Shaped like a backward S, the Grand Canal is Venice's main waterway and connects to other smaller channels. One of those even drifts under the white limestone Bridge of Sighs. As the legend goes, sharing a kiss under this structure leads to eternal love.Amsterdam, NetherlandsAlthough there are 165 canals in Amsterdam, the Prinsengracht, Keizersgracht, and Herengracht canals are the three major waterways in the city. Take a boat ride to see No. 502, the Amsterdam mayor's residence, as well as No. 81, the oldest house in the city, which was built in 1590. And when in Amsterdam, do as the tourists do and snap a selfie with your sweetie at the picturesque seven bridges of the Reguliersgracht canal.Suzhou, ChinaInstagram Embed:http://instagram.com/p/BA6jhUWM0kJ/embed/Width: 658pxDubbed the Venice of the East, the Grand Canal in Suzhou flows through eastern China and is best experienced in a traditional wooden Chinese boat. Dating back 1,400 years, the canal stretches from Beijing to Hangzhous industrial center. Riders will receive a unique vantage point of life in Suzhou while drifting past women doing laundry, waterside gardens and temples, and lovers strolling on the banks.See the rest of the story at Business Insider
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