The Tang dynasty ruled China from 618 CE to 907 CE. It is often considered a golden age of culture and government. The capital city, Chang’an, was one of the largest cities in the world at the time.

Art, poetry, and literature flourished, with famous poets such as Li Bai and Du Fu. Trade along the Silk Road connected China with Central Asia and beyond. Goods, ideas, and people moved between regions.

The Tang government used a civil service system to select officials. Archaeological remains and written records show a period of cultural richness and strong leadership.