The Formation Of The Guanzhong Economic Zone And The Silk Road

Guanzhong, which is located in the middle of Shaanxi Province, had long been the economic and cultural center of many powerful dynasties since ancient time, due to its extraordinary physical conditions. In West Han dynasty, Zhang Qian's journey to the west, initiated the emergence of the Silk Road. Which had laid the firm foundation of the status that Guanzhong had been playing in traditional Chinese agricultural civilization, especially that on the economic system and cultural system, which is tightly connected to the former.Silk Road, which is a profound concept, has long been talked frequently during the present era. Especially since the "One Belt, One Road" policy was posed, which consists of the "Silk Road Economic Belt". It has also illustrated various of research on the issue. Which has provided an abundant number of reliable reference materials to further relevant research.This thesis is based on the viewpoint of historical geography. And concerns about the physical as well as the social conditions of Guanzhong, which has been regarded as the start point of the Silk Road.. In the meantime, make a comparison about the situation of economic communication it had made on the Silk Road, especially during its peak, that is in medium late West Han Dynasty and Early Tang Dynasty as well. Which had been centered on merchandise exchanges. Finally, make a reconstruction of both time and space traces, and recover its historical scenario. In order to get more illustration on the local development, further more, its strategic position on the "One Belt, One Road" policy. In the meantime, to get some constructive and practical opinions.