Tang West Market to be Rivived in Xian

Tang West Market to be Rivived in Xian
Jul 2, 2007 20:40
SERENA07 Points: Join Date: Feb 7, 2007 Status: offline	Xian is a popular destination when tourists come to China. Maybe you have seen the amazing historical sites, relics, attractions, or the natural scenic spots in and around Xian; however, do you know exactly the history of the city? Xian, known as Chang’an in ancient time, has been the capital city of China for over 1,000 years. In the prosperous Tang Dynasty (618 - 907), it has become known to the world. At that time, Chang’an was nine times as large as today’s Xian city. As the starting point of the ancient Silk Road, Chang’an then was the commercial and trade center in the world. It attracted a lot of merchants and travelers. At that time, Chang’an has two main markets – East Market and West Market. The West Market was the most important international market and the world fashion and entertainment center. However, the market disappeared as time pass by. Now the West Market is to be revived soon on its site. In the future, it will be a cultural, shopping, and entertainment center with its original appearance in the Tang Dynasty. Some people believe it will greatly refresh Xian’s tourism while some others oppose it because of the anxiety for unifying the practical functions of the project and the preservation of the tradition. What’s your opinion on this? Glad to here your voices.

Jul 2, 2007 20:40

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Xian is a popular destination when tourists come to China. Maybe you have seen the amazing historical sites, relics, attractions, or the natural scenic spots in and around Xian; however, do you know exactly the history of the city?

Xian, known as Chang’an in ancient time, has been the capital city of China for over 1,000 years. In the prosperous Tang Dynasty (618 - 907), it has become known to the world. At that time, Chang’an was nine times as large as today’s Xian city. As the starting point of the ancient Silk Road, Chang’an then was the commercial and trade center in the world. It attracted a lot of merchants and travelers.

At that time, Chang’an has two main markets – East Market and West Market. The West Market was the most important international market and the world fashion and entertainment center. However, the market disappeared as time pass by.

Now the West Market is to be revived soon on its site. In the future, it will be a cultural, shopping, and entertainment center with its original appearance in the Tang Dynasty. Some people believe it will greatly refresh Xian’s tourism while some others oppose it because of the anxiety for unifying the practical functions of the project and the preservation of the tradition.

What’s your opinion on this? Glad to here your voices.

Jul 2, 2007 20:44	#1
SERENA07 Points: Join Date: Feb 7, 2007 Status: Offline	A picture describing the busy West Market in the Tang Dynasty:

Jul 2, 2007 21:23	#2
LEOPOLD219 Points: Join Date: Feb 7, 2007 Status: Offline	Reviving the Tang West Market provides people with a chance to better understand the culture and history of Tang Dynasty. The Tang West Market will demomnstrate a historical panorama of Prosperous Tang Dynasty. Visitors will witness and experience the social and and cultural scene in that period.

Jul 3, 2007 02:50	#3
FAERIEQUEENE Points: Join Date: Aug 8, 2006 Status: Offline	at what site is it located today? are there still any ruins and traits of the Tang Dynasty bazaar ? I can see that the legendary Epang Palace is very manmade...

Jul 3, 2007 20:53

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It is located at the intersection of South Laodong Road and Qiushi Road, to the southwest of Xian City. Some ancient streets and parts of draining system still exist. A museum will be built to protect the relics and it will be finished before the end of 2007. An antiques city, a souvenir market, and a food street will be established before the Olympics in 2008. A commercial street displaying the culture and customs of the countries along the Silk Road will be constructed before 2010.

Jul 3, 2007 20:59	#5
SERENA07 Points: Join Date: Feb 7, 2007 Status: Offline	The remains of the draining system:

Jul 3, 2007 21:02	#6
SERENA07 Points: Join Date: Feb 7, 2007 Status: Offline	A pottery pot excavated from the Tang West Market Site:

Jul 3, 2007 21:02	#7
MAY001 Points: Join Date: Sep 28, 2005 Status: Offline	"I can see that the legendary Epang Palace is very manmade" Yes, Faeriequeene. Man made palace or market is not what we want!!

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