Imagine a 7th-century megacity with over a million residents, bustling markets, and neighborhoods organized like a perfect game of chess 🎲. That was Chang'an – the Tang Dynasty's glittering capital and one of history's first truly global hubs. Its grid-patterned streets divided the city into 108 orderly 'wards,' while the Imperial Palace stood as the ultimate flex of ancient urban planning 🏯. Talk about #CityGoals!
Where East Met West 🤝🌍
Beyond its architectural genius, Chang'an was the original cultural mashup zone. Merchants, scholars, and artists from across Asia swapped silk, spices, and big ideas here 💡. This is where Buddhist scriptures met Persian textiles, proving that cross-border collabs are literally ancient history!
Want to virtually wander these legendary streets? Check out CGTN’s interactive digital exhibition Tang Architecture: Building Timeless Glory for jaw-dropping recreations of this golden age 🖥️✨.
