Map: Tang Dynasty

The Tang Dynasty (618–907 CE) succeeded the Sui Dynasty and is widely considered a golden age of cosmopolitan Chinese civilization, characterized by significant territorial expansion along the Silk Road, economic prosperity, and a flourishing of arts, poetry, and culture.

The map illustrates the territorial extent and administrative divisions of China during the Tang Dynasty, circa 700 AD.

The map uses a large red-orange shaded area to denote the core consolidated territory of the Tang Empire.

• Peripheral regions shaded in yellow indicate territories under temporary control, with specific date ranges provided for these occupations (e.g., 663-722, 670-714).
• Surrounding the main empire are several frontier zones labeled as “Protectorates,” which served as buffer regions and spheres of influence.
• Black squares mark significant cities, with the central capital of Chang’an distinguished by a square containing a white center.