What is it like to walk on the streets of Chang 'an (Xi 'an) in Tang Dynasty?

When it comes to the height of ancient dynasties in China, the first thing that comes to mind is the Tang Dynasty. During the heyday of the ancient Tang Dynasty, many countries traveled long distances to China, hoping to see the culture of China. Therefore, during the Tang Dynasty, there were frequent exchanges between China and foreign countries. Take Japan as an example, other Asian countries usually taught students.

In many TV plays in the Tang Dynasty, we often see the bustling scene of Chang 'an. The streets are lined with shops and countless bars. Pedestrians on the road and street vendors can make the audience feel the lively atmosphere.

But is the real Chang 'an in history really like this? In fact, it is impossible for Chang 'an in ancient times to have shops facing the street as in TV dramas, and it did not appear until after the establishment of the Song Dynasty. So, what was Chang 'an, the real capital of the Tang Dynasty?

At that time, there were houses in Chang 'an, and now it is a residential area. The whole city is divided into 1 10 squares, and each square is surrounded by high walls. There are six main roads in Chang 'an. If you look at both sides of the main road, you can't see anything except rows of walls.

The streets of Chang 'an in Tang Dynasty were bustling. Walking on the road can only see the wall, and walking into the square is really prosperous.

In Chang 'an, the function of each alley is different. Some alleys are purely residential areas, and you can see your own house when you go in, but some alleys are commercial areas. For example, Chang 'an has a special New Year's Eve dinner called Liquan Lane, which is located in a famous hotel in the Tang Dynasty. People in this workshop can eat all kinds of food.

To experience the hustle and bustle of Chang 'an, you must walk into one square after another. Only when you enter the square can you see the places where people live and the shops selling goods. Although each square looks small on the map, in fact, ancient squares also have a certain area, and there will be vertical and horizontal roads in the square.

There is also Pingkang Square, the first red light district in Chang 'an. It can be said that if Chang 'an did not have this paradise, the output of Tang poetry would be reduced by half. There are many love stories of talented people and beautiful women here.