The paper is illustrated by city plans from ancient local chronicles. A brief historical survey is followed by a detailed discussion of various flood prevention measures. In view of the serious consequences of modern neglect of these well-tried methods, this paper examines China's historical experience of flooding and demonstrates its continuing relevance for today. Urban planning and architectural design have evolved to reduce flood damage, and government officials have been appointed with specific responsibilities for managing the flood control systems. Non-structural measures include warning systems and planning for emergency evacuation. These have included structural measures, such as the construction of walls, dams and dykes, with tree planting for soil consolidation installation of drainage systems and water storage capacity the raising of settlement levels and the strengthening of building materials. Yingzheng unified the six states and built up the first multi-national feudal regime in the city.Over many centuries, the repeated and serious flooding of many of China's ancient cities has led to the development of various measures to mitigate the impact of floods. In 250BC, Emperor Xiaogong of the Qin State moved its capital to Xianyang. What to see: Yungang Grottoes, Mount Hengshan, Hanging Monastery, Datong Nine Dragon Screen WallР”В«ordering the provincial capital city, XiРІР‚в„ўan, Xianyang is one of the famous Chinese ancient capitals. The city saw trade agriculture and Buddhism flourish during that time. Datong was the capital during the Northern Wei Dynasty until AD 494. What to see: Shaolin Temple, Shang Dynasty Ruins, Yellow River Scenic AreaР”Вatong, in todayРІР‚в„ўs Shanxi Province, is one of Chinese historical capitals. It was the capital during the Shang Dynasty (1600РІР‚вЂњ1046 BC), though few traces of its 3,000-year history remain. Zhengzhou, the capital city of Henan Province at present, has a history of more than 3500 years. What to see: Dragon Pavilion, Iron Pagoda, Xiangguo Monastery 14, 2022 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. The prosperity of ancient Kaifeng is vividly presented in a classical painting, РІР‚СљRiver Scene at Qingming Festival.РІР‚Сњ The Top 7 Historic Cities in China China's 7 Ancient Capitals By Candice Song Updated Jan. Kaifeng, a city in todayРІР‚в„ўs Henan Province, served as capital for seven feudalist dynasties in Chinese history such as Wei Kingdom, Northern Song Dynasty and the Jin Dynasty. What to see: Bell Tower, Tianning Temple, and Temple of the City God This is the place where over 150,000 oracle bones were discovered.

Anyang was the capital of the Shang Dynasty (1600РІР‚вЂњ1046 BC) in the 14th century BC. Anyang РµВ®вЂ°Р№ВС– Anyang, located in the north of Henan Province with a history of over 3000 years, is one of the cradles of Chinese civilization. What to see: West Lake, Six Harmonies Pagoda, Linyin Temple.Р”В¦. The famous traveler Marco Polo was so overwhelmed by the beauty of Hangzhou that he wrote РІР‚СљBeyond dispute the finest and the noblest city in the world.РІР‚Сњ

Hangzhou, todayРІР‚в„ўs provincial capital of Zhejiang, was the capital of the Wuyue Kingdom (907-978) and the Southern Song Dynasty(1127-1279). What to see: Longmen Grottoes, White Horse Temple Luoyang was the city where the Taoism was originated, Confucianism was flourished and Buddhism was first passed in China. Luoyang, the central city of China, had served as the capital for 13 dynasties for more than 1500 years such as the Eastern Zhou, Eastern Han, and Northern Wei Dynasties. What to see: Terracotta Warriors and Horses, Ancient City Wall, Forest of Tablet Stones, Goose Pagoda It is an important birthplace of Chinese civilization and has rich well-preserved historical relics. The city was the capital of 13 dynasties from such as the Qing, Han, Sui and Tang Dynasties. XiРІР‚в„ўan, now the capital of Shaanxi Province, is one of the most ancient capitals in the world.

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