At a time when Europe was wondering through the Dark Ages, China was experiencing a golden age of cosmopolitan culture and enlightenment during the Tang Dynasty (618-907). Xi’an was the capital of China during this period of enlightenment and was the most populous city in the world at the time. Marked by strong and benevolent rule, successful diplomatic relationships, economic expansion, and a cultural efflorescence of cosmopolitan style, Tang China emerged as one of the greatest empires in the medieval world.
After being mesmerized for two hours at dinner and show in Xi’an of the music and art of the Tang Dynasty, I fell in love with the beauty and culture of this era. China is beautiful and amazing.
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