Historical capitals of China
Xi'an
Tang Paradise, a complex in Xi'an to show the restoration of its past. Xi'an used to be the capital of 13 dynasties, among whom were Zhou, Qin, Han, Sui, and Tang, which are regarded as the most important dynasties in Chinese history
8th century murals in Prince Yide's tomb illustrating the architectures in Chang'an
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| Traditional Chinese | 中國四大古都 | ||||||||
| Simplified Chinese | 中国四大古都 | ||||||||
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There are traditionally four major historical capitals of China: Xi'an (capital of the Western Zhou as Fenghao, of the Western Han as Chang'an, of the Sui as Daxing, and of the Tang as Chang'an); Luoyang (capital of the Eastern Zhou and Eastern Han); Nanjing (capital of the Eastern Jin & the Southern Dynasties as Jiankang and of the early Ming as Yingtian); and Beijing (capital of the late Ming & Qing).