12 Facts About Princess Wencheng

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Princess Wencheng was a member of a minor branch of the royal clan of the Tang dynasty who married King Songtsen Gampo of the Tibetan Empire in 641.

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Princess Wencheng is known by the name Gyasa or "Chinese wife" in Tibet.

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Princess Wencheng then sent a written expressed apology to the Tang Emperor.

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Historical relics such as the statues of Songtsen Gampo with Princess Wencheng are still worshiped and displayed for all to see along the trail of their wedding trip as well as in the Potala Palace at Lhasa.

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Allegedly, Princess Wencheng brought with her promises of trade agreements, maps on the Silk Road and a substantial amount of dowry which contained not only gold, but fine furniture, silks, porcelains, books, jewelry, musical instruments, and medical books.

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Chinese sources credit Princess Wencheng for introducing Tibet with other skills in metallurgy, farming, weaving, and construction.

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When Princess Wencheng entered Tibet, the tea drinking style of the Han people in the Tang dynasty was very flourishing.

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8.

Princess Wencheng is revered in China for being one of the brides who brought Chinese culture to the peoples beyond their borders - expanding their civilization with culture and knowledge.

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Princess Wencheng walked to the dividing line between Tang and Tubo, and threw the Sun and Moon Mirror given by her parents behind her to cut off the endless thoughts of her relatives.

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Later, the local people regarded the statue of Renda as a magical creation of Princess Wencheng, and regarded it as a sacred place.

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The work "Princess Wencheng" was written by Zhang Minghe, a famous Chinese lyricist.

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From when Princess Wencheng first entered the Tibetan area to the life of the Tibetan people, to her being praised and sung by the Tibetan people.