The rise of the dynasty. The middle years. The fall of the dynasty.
Many historians consider the Tang period the golden age of Chinese civilization.
Artists, poets, scholars, and government and religious leaders from many countries visited Chang'an and the Chinese coastal trading centers. The Tang rulers united China and established a strong central government. They carefully hand-picked their chief officials. The Tang emperors also set up a council of ministers to act as advisers. In addition, the emperors sent inspectors into the provinces of China to check on the activities of local governors.