Current location - Music Encyclopedia - Chinese History - When did China communicate with the West, Europe and the Middle East in ancient times?
When did China communicate with the West, Europe and the Middle East in ancient times?
The communication between ancient China and the West, Europe and the Middle East can be traced back to the Han Dynasty. Specifically, Emperor Wu of the Han Dynasty sent Zhang Qian to the Western Regions, which opened up the Silk Road and made trade and cultural exchanges possible. Although the specific communication time is uncertain, it is certain that the communication between China and the West started from the 2nd century BC to 1 century BC.