Fashion dynasty . By Xiong Yuqing Source: ... Zetian was still just one of Emperor Tang Taizong's concubines, women's dresses were still very similar to the previous Sui Dynasty ...

In the Sui Dynasty, Emperor Yangdi initiated an imperial examination system in 606AD, which was called the Keju System. This system was further developed in the Tang Dynasty (618-907AD).

The clothing materials in Tang were exquisite and the dresses of the upper class ... Though the forms of woman’s garments were a continuation from the Han Dynasty (206BC-AD220) and the Sui ...

Tower next to Dongta Temple in eastern China was particularly beautiful, became local tourist attraction; Originally built during Sui dynasty (581-618), rebuilt in Northern Song dynasty (960-1127) ...