History of China
Discover the fascinating story of China from ancient times to the modern era. Uncover key historical events, imperial dynasties, and cultural milestones. Your essential resource for understanding the depth of Chinese history.
Table of contents
Ancient Times
Before 4000 BCE
Xia Dynasty
c. 21st – 16th Century BCE
Shang Dynasty
c. 1600 – 1046 BCE
Western Zhou
1046 – 771 BCE
Eastern Zhou
770 – 256 BCE
Qin Dynasty
221 – 207 BCE
Western Han
202 BCE – 8 CE
Eastern Han
25 – 220
Three Kingdoms
220 – 280
Western Jin Dynasty
266 – 316
Eastern Jin Dynasty
317 – 420
Southern and Northern Dynasties
420 – 589
Sui Dynasty
581 – 619
Tang Dynasty
618 – 907
Five Dynasties and Ten Kingdoms
907 – 979
Song, Liao, and Jin
960 – 1279
Yuan Dynasty
1271 – 1368
Ming Dynasty
1368 – 1644
Qing Dynasty
1636 – 1912