Han dynasty
The period between the foundation of the Han dynasty and Wang Mang's reign is known as the Western Han dynasty (simplified Chinese: Xi Yi ; traditional Chinese: Xi Han ; pinyin: Xi Han) or Former Han dynasty (simplified Chinese: Qian Yi ; traditional Chinese: Qian Han ; pinyin: Qianhan) (206 BC - 9 AD). During this period the capital was at Chang'an (modern Xi'an). From the reign of Guangwu the capital was moved eastward to Luoyang. The era from his reign until the fall of Han is known as the Eastern Han dynasty (simplified Chinese: Dong Yi ; traditional Chinese: Dong Han ; pinyin: Dong Han) or the Later Han dynasty (simplified Chinese: Hou Yi ; traditional Chinese: Hou Han ; pinyin: Hou Han) (25-220 AD).
Where was the capital located during the Western Han dynasty?
Chang'an
During this period the capital was at Chang'an (modern Xi'an).
Han dynasty