As the capital of Western Han, Chang’an was one of the most developed political, economic and cultural centres of its time. Its remains – including the capital-city ruins, imperial tombs and sacrificial sites – are exceptionally rich and unparalleled elsewhere in the country. Meanwhile, Han Chang’an City was an enormous metropolis with fully developed infrastructure. It stands as one of the most important capital-city sites in the history of Chinese archaeology.

This star guided tour is hosted by Dr. LIU Zhendong, Research Fellow, The Institute of Archaeology, Chinese Academy of Social Sciences, who has been engaged in the archeological work related to the remains of Chang’an City in various dynasties, including Western Han dynasty, for years, he also participated in the archaeological excavation work related to the old city of Luoyang, Henan. His research interests include the capital system of Qin and Han dynasties and the ancient burial system. Through this tour, Dr. LIU will highlight some exhibits at ‘The Majestic Han’ exhibition which are associated with the development of Chang’an City, as well as the capital planning of Han dynasty.

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