Trade in Chang’an
and the Silk Road
By: Ben Derrigo
Trade flourished through the Tang
Dynasty because of Chang’an and the Silk Road. The Tang Dynasty was the Golden
Age of trade. Trade was a big deal during the Tang Dynasty because inventions,
art, and more were expanded around China. New ideas were sent around China because
of the Silk Road and Chang’an. The Silk Road was a very long route that went
through China to Europe. Both Chang’an and the Silk Road were the two biggest
aspects of trade during the Tang Dynasty. These two places that helped trade
were strong and well built. Both of them had a purpose and that was to trade. Both
Chang’an and the Silk Road were amazing landmarks because of trade. Trade was a
clear element to the success of the Tang Dynasty.
Chang’an was the capital of Tang
Dynasty and all most trade took place in the city. “Under the Tangs,
Chang'an became a thriving metropolis and center of international trade filled
with merchants, foreign traders, and missionaries from numerous religions, acrobats,
artists and entertainers (Facts and Details).” The quote explains that the city
expanded and grew because of trade. The city was filled with so many trade
markets to buy, sell, and trade items. The city was amazing because it represented
what the Golden Age of the Tang Dynasty was. Trade was filled through the
streets of Chang’an. Chang’an was one of China’s greatest cities because of its
trade.
Another
key aspect to trade during the Tang Dynasty was the Silk Road. The Silk Road
ran through China and Europe. The road is of course known because of trade. “That this time-honored trade route
reached its apex in the Tang Dynasty can be ascribed to many reasons (Travel
China Guide).” The Silk Road was one of the reasons that the Tang Dynasty was
called the Golden Age. The Silk Road was doing extraordinary in trade because
the economy flourished. The emperors of the Tang Dynasty watched over the Silk
Road. Trade was also improving along the Silk Road because Europe was willing
to trade with China a lot. Overall, both Chang’an and the Silk Road were
extraordinary landmarks mostly because of trade. Trade was outstanding during
the Tang Dynasty because it grew each and every day.
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