Records of the Western Regions of the Tang Dynasty

"Records of the Western Regions of the Tang Dynasty", a geographical history book, also known as "Records of the Western Regions", 12 volumes. Xuanzang narrates and Bianji writes. This book was written by Xuanzang under the orders of Emperor Taizong of the Tang Dynasty and was completed in the 20th year of Zhenguan (646). The book comprehensively narrates Xuanzang's westward journey from the first year of Zhenguan (some say the third year of Zhenguan) to the nineteenth year of Zhenguan. It records the general overview of 28 city-states, regions, and countries that Xuanzang experienced personally and heard rumors about, including territory, climate, mountains, rivers, customs, customs, language, religion, Buddhist temples, and a large number of historical legends, mythological stories, etc. It is a precious material for studying the history, geography, religion, culture and Sino-Western communication of the countries in Central Asia and South Asia in the medieval period. It is also an important document for studying Buddhist historiography and Buddhist relics.