The top historic cities in China are well worth a visit; the ancient capitals of China are Beijing, Xi'an, Nanjing, Luoyang, Anyang, Kaifeng, and Hangzhou.

2024年7月22日 · Benefiting from the 5,000 years’ history, many ancient cities exist in the vast land of China. Some of them used to be regional economic centers, some witnessed historic upheaval, some were important military strongholds, and some are known for marvelous cultural relics or handicrafts.

One of the most impressive cities in antiquity was Chang’an Cheng, which was founded in 202 BCE and is the oldest city in China, known today as Xi’an. Chang’an Cheng served as the capital of the Xi (Western) Han dynasty.

Among the most famous ancient cities in China, seven stand out, drawing tourists from all over the world to experience their historical and cultural heritage. Here are the most well-known ancient Chinese cities.

Each of the ten ancient capitals of China exists over 3,000 years. They are Xi’an, Beijing, Luoyang, Nanjing, Kaifeng, Hangzhou, Zhengzhou, Anyang, Shangqiu and Chengdu.

For your coming discovery in our country, we here list the top 10 old towns & villages in China with outstanding reviews and feedbacks from our guests and other visitors on the Internet. Check the details of them and decide which one to visit in 2025. 1. Lijiang Old Town. 2. Wuzhen Water Town. 3. Fenghuang Ancient Town. 4. Hongcun Ancient Village.

Every city has a history, but here we focus on seven that are known for their history as ancient capitals of empires and kingdoms in the region of China and are popular tourist attractions. "Four Ancient Capitals" (listed first) have been particularly influential in China's history.

From the mighty Terracotta Army in Xi’an to the majestic Forbidden City in Beijing, these cities are treasure troves of historical landmarks that tell the story of China’s imperial legacy, profound cultural achievements, and architectural brilliance.

Here are Top 4 ancient cities in Shanxi, Lijiang, Anhui & Langzhong to experience Chinese history, regional culture & local customs, where old architectures are well preserved.

2020年3月27日 · What once were blooming and prosperous capitals, are now nothing more than memories of the past. One can only wonder how wonderful these ancient Chinese cities truly were. Top image: Ancient capitals of China. Representation of classic ancient Chinese architecture with a modern cityscape in the background. Source: gui yong nian / Adobe stock