Xi'an (formerly Chang'an) and Luoyang are two ancient Chinese cities that served as capitals for 13 dynasties each, with Xi'an being the capital of four prosperous dynasties (Zhou, Qin, Han, and Tang), while the term 'China' originally referred to the Heluo region, which was the center of the Sui and Tang Grand Canal and capital of the Wu Zhou dynasty; these two cities have historically been partners rather than rivals.
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Xi'an vs. Luoyang: Which is China's No. 1 Ancient Capital? #chinatravel #openchina#Xi'an#luoyangAdded:
In China, [music] there are two cities that were both ancient capitals of 13 dynasties. Xi'an, formerly known as [music] Chang'an, was the capital of four of China's most prosperous dynasties, Zhou, Qin, Han, and Tang. The word China [music] originally referred to the Heluo region. This is the center of the Sui and Tang Grand Canal and the capital [music] of the Wu Zhou dynasty.
Chang'an and Luoyang have never been rivals, but partners. Have you been to Xi'an or Luoyang? Tell us in the comments.
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