Modern people travel easily, but how did the ancients travel?

Not everyone could travel in ancient times. The main force in ancient tourism was of course literati and scholar-bureaucrats. Ordinary people may not even have food to eat, so they have no time and money to travel. As the saying goes, "Read ten thousand volumes of books and travel ten thousand miles," they all describe scholars and scholar-bureaucrats.

Travel for the ancients was not just a matter of time. According to historical records, there was something called Fu Chuan in the Western Zhou Dynasty that was somewhat similar to today's ID card, but it was only temporary. The ancients had to apply for this thing when they wanted to travel. Once they traveled, not only would they be interrogated during the journey, they would also have to present the Talisman Pass every time they passed through the city gates. Moreover, this Talisman Passage could generally only be used once. Must be turned in on time.

The ancients also carried a travel guide before traveling, which is the Book of Mountains and Seas. Because the Classic of Mountains and Seas contains detailed records of dozens of foods that can and cannot be eaten. At the same time, it also records the natural disasters that may be encountered during travel, which is also a magic weapon for ancient people to save their lives during travel.

The transportation of the ancients was not very convenient, so the ancients often traveled for several months, especially long-distance travel. During this period, the weather is unpredictable, so thick and thin clothes have become a must. At the same time, rainproof hats and shoes that are easy to walk are also indispensable.

Food is the most important thing for people, and eating during the journey is even more important. In the early Tang Dynasty, hotels gradually became popular, providing great convenience for travelers. But no matter how developed the catering industry is, ancient people still used to carry food with them when traveling, just in case.

The ancients had a variety of accommodation options when traveling. Those with money stayed in inns. When they were nowhere to be found, Taoist temples, B&Bs, and temples were all options for accommodation. If this is not possible, sleeping in the wild is unavoidable. Because accommodation conditions vary between good and bad, ancient people often took bedding, pillows, and toiletries with them when traveling.