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The five ancient capitals of China, which witnessed the rise and fall of dynasties, are now famous tourist attractions

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China's five ancient capitals, Beijing, Nanjing, Luoyang, Kaifeng, and Xi'an (Chang'an), are the most famous ancient capitals of China. They have experienced the history of China and still stand on this land, telling the stories of what happened in the past to future generations:

The five ancient capitals of China, which witnessed the rise and fall of dynasties, are now famous tourist attractions

1. Beijing (Yanjing)

The five ancient capitals of China, which witnessed the rise and fall of dynasties, are now famous tourist attractions
The five ancient capitals of China, which witnessed the rise and fall of dynasties, are now famous tourist attractions

Beijing is the capital of China and includes (in chronological order):

The state of Yan during the Spring and Autumn period (722-481 BC): called Ji

Liao Dynasty (907-1125), the second capital: called Yanjing

Jin dynasty (1115-1234) from Sejong to 1215: called Jungdu

Yuan Dynasty (1271-1368): Dadu in Chinese, Dadu in Mongolian, and Khanbali in Turkic. This was called "Cambuluc" by Marco Polo.

The Ming dynasty was known as Jingshi from Emperor Yongle of the Ming Dynasty (reigned 1402/1424) to 1644.

The Qing dynasty fell from 1644 to its demise in 1912.

Beiyang Government of the Republic of China.

Historical Places in Beijing:

Tiananmen Square, Forbidden City, Simatai Great Wall, Mutianyu Great Wall, Temple of Heaven, Peking Ruins, Ming Tombs, Bell and Drum Tower, Prince Gong's Mansion, Summer Palace.

2. Xi'an (Chang'an)

The five ancient capitals of China, which witnessed the rise and fall of dynasties, are now famous tourist attractions
The five ancient capitals of China, which witnessed the rise and fall of dynasties, are now famous tourist attractions

Xi'an (known as Chang'an in ancient times) was the capital of several dynasties, including (in chronological order):

Western Zhou, called Fenghao.

State of Qin during the Spring and Autumn Period 221–207 BC: Xi'an is located near Xianyang, the capital of the former Qin Dynasty.

Western Han Dynasty from 206 BC to 9 AD

New dynasty 8 to 23

Eastern han dynasty

Western Jin Dynasty

Former Zhao State, a state during the Sixteen Kingdoms period of the Jin Dynasty (265-420).

Former Qin State, 351 to 394 AD, Sixteen Kingdoms period.

Later Qin State, 384-417 AD, Sixteen Kingdoms period.

Western Wei

Northern Zhou

Sui dynasty 581-618

Tang Dynasty 618-907

Historical Places in Xi'an:

Shaanxi Provincial History Museum, Big / Small Wild Goose Pagoda, Grand Mosque, Bell and Drum Tower, Ancient City Wall, Qin Terracotta Army.

3. Nanjing

The five ancient capitals of China, which witnessed the rise and fall of dynasties, are now famous tourist attractions
The five ancient capitals of China, which witnessed the rise and fall of dynasties, are now famous tourist attractions

Nanjing, including (in chronological order):

The Six Dynasties were all called Jianye (建業) or Jiankang (建康). The Six Dynasties are:

The Kingdom of Wu during the Three Kingdoms period

Eastern jin

Liu Song

Southern Qi

Liang dynasty

Chen Dynasty

Before the Ming Dynasty, the Yongle Emperor moved the capital to Beijing.

Taiping heavenly kingdom. During the fall of 1853 to 1864, it was known as Tenkyo (literally "Tiandu")

After the Northern Expedition of the Republic of China until 1937, when Japan invaded China in World War II, Chiang Kai-shek retreated to Taiwan after the war until 1949.

Wang Jingwei's pro-Japanese collaboration with the government.

Nanjing Historical Places:

Nanjing Confucius Temple, Ming Xiaoling Mausoleum, Zhonghua Gate.

4. Luoyang

The five ancient capitals of China, which witnessed the rise and fall of dynasties, are now famous tourist attractions
The five ancient capitals of China, which witnessed the rise and fall of dynasties, are now famous tourist attractions
The five ancient capitals of China, which witnessed the rise and fall of dynasties, are now famous tourist attractions

Luoyang, including (in chronological order):

Eastern Week

Eastern Han 25 to 220

The State of Wei during the Three Kingdoms period

Western Jin Dynasty

Northern Wei moved the capital from Datong to 493.

The Later Tang dynasty of the Five Dynasties and Ten Kingdoms period

Luoyang Historical Places:

Luoyang White Horse Temple, Guanlin Temple, Shaolin Temple, Longmen Grottoes.

5. Unpack

The five ancient capitals of China, which witnessed the rise and fall of dynasties, are now famous tourist attractions
The five ancient capitals of China, which witnessed the rise and fall of dynasties, are now famous tourist attractions

Unpacked, including (in chronological order):

Later Liang during the Five Dynasties and Ten Kingdoms period

Later Jin during the Five Dynasties and Ten Kingdoms period

Later Han dynasty during the Five Dynasties and Ten Kingdoms period

The Later Zhou of the Five Dynasties and Ten Kingdoms period

Northern Song Dynasty: called Tokyo

Kaifeng Historical Places:

Xiangguo Temple, Tieta Park, Longting Park, Shaanxi Gan Hall.

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