Chang'an

The location of Chang'an
The location of Chang'an
Chang'an / present-day Xi'an - 西安
Chang'an / present-day Xi'an - 西安

Chang'an, located in China's Shaanxi Province, was the capital city of several Chinese dynasties, including the Western Han and the Tang, from 202 BC to AD 907. At various times, it was the largest city in the world. Its name was subsequently changed, and during the Ming dynasty period its modern name of Xi'an was adopted.

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