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Datong was the capital during the Northern Wei Dynasty until AD 494. What to see: Shaolin Temple, Shang Dynasty Ruins, Yellow River Scenic Areaĭatong, in today’s Shanxi Province, is one of Chinese historical capitals. It was the capital during the Shang Dynasty (1600–1046 BC), though few traces of its 3,000-year history remain. Zhengzhou, the capital city of Henan Province at present, has a history of more than 3500 years. What to see: Dragon Pavilion, Iron Pagoda, Xiangguo Monastery The prosperity of ancient Kaifeng is vividly presented in a classical painting, “River Scene at Qingming Festival.” Kaifeng, a city in today’s Henan Province, served as capital for seven feudalist dynasties in Chinese history such as Wei Kingdom, Northern Song Dynasty and the Jin Dynasty. What to see: Bell Tower, Tianning Temple, and Temple of the City God

This is the place where over 150,000 oracle bones were discovered.

Anyang was the capital of the Shang Dynasty (1600–1046 BC) in the 14th century BC. Anyang 安阳 Anyang, located in the north of Henan Province with a history of over 3000 years, is one of the cradles of Chinese civilization. What to see: West Lake, Six Harmonies Pagoda, Linyin Temple.Ħ. The famous traveler Marco Polo was so overwhelmed by the beauty of Hangzhou that he wrote “Beyond dispute the finest and the noblest city in the world.” Hangzhou, today’s provincial capital of Zhejiang, was the capital of the Wuyue Kingdom (907-978) and the Southern Song Dynasty(1127-1279). What to see: Longmen Grottoes, White Horse Temple

Luoyang was the city where the Taoism was originated, Confucianism was flourished and Buddhism was first passed in China. Luoyang, the central city of China, had served as the capital for 13 dynasties for more than 1500 years such as the Eastern Zhou, Eastern Han, and Northern Wei Dynasties. What to see: Terracotta Warriors and Horses, Ancient City Wall, Forest of Tablet Stones, Goose Pagoda It is an important birthplace of Chinese civilization and has rich well-preserved historical relics. The city was the capital of 13 dynasties from such as the Qing, Han, Sui and Tang Dynasties. Xi’an, now the capital of Shaanxi Province, is one of the most ancient capitals in the world.