Brief information on Site of the Chang’an City of Tang Dynasty  

With political power, a prosperous economy, frequent diplomatic exchanges and a flourishing culture, the Tang Dynasty (618 A.D to 907 A.D.) reigned for 289 years, reaching the zenith of feudal society in Chinese history. Chang’an (present-day Xi’an) was selected as the capital city of this empire, indicating that it must have had a rich collection of historical records of the remote past.

Tang Dynasty Chang’an had a circumference of 35.56 kilometers, and an area of 84 square kilometers, which was approximately ten times as large as present-day Xi’an. The city was divided into three parts: the outer palace, the imperial city and the palace city. The outer city contained the fortification facilities and the residential areas for the inhabitants. The imperial city was the seat of the central government and the palace city was the living area of the emperor and royal family. The city had the layout of a chessboard, with streets going due south and north, as well as due west and east. Chang’an was the largest international metropolis in the world at the time. Coming and going in the streets and markets was people from neighboring countries and regions who lived in China as merchants, envoys and scholars.

Chang’an City of the Tang Dynasty presents many important historical sites to visitors. It is an enticing place to explore.

Site of Daming Palace of the Tang Dynasty
Daming Palace was regarded as one of the most splendid palace complexes in the Tang Dynasty. Built in 634 A.D. by Emperor Li Shimin, Daming Palace was initially intended to be the summer palace for his father, Emperor Li Yuan, who died before its completion. The complex went on to serve as the political center of the Tang Dynasty. For more than 200 years, emperors lived and handled state affairs in the palace. Now Daming Palace is an important tourist destination open to visitors from around the world who come to see its unique splendor. The palace is now a key heritage site under state protection and has undergone renovations intended to better preserve it and the relics extracted from its grounds.

Site of Xingqing Palace of the Tang Dynasty
Along with Daming Palace and Taiji Palace, Xingqing Palace was one of the three grand palace complexes of the Tang Dynasty. It was the political center of the country during the reign of Emperor Xuanzong and was also where Emperor Xuanzong lived with his favorite imperial concubine, Yang Yuhuan. The palace later sustained extensive damage during periods of turmoil. Xingqing Park was constructed at the site of Xingqing Palace and is now the oldest historical and cultural ruins park in China.

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Chinese Pinyin: Tang Chang An Cheng Yi Zhi