What if you could step into one of the busiest markets in the world... 1,300 years ago?

Join Briony and Lele as they wander through the bustling streets of Tang Dynasty Chang’an, tasting warm buns, meeting travellers from faraway lands, and discovering that a market is much more than a place to buy things - it’s where kindness, cultures and stories come together.

Come and travel through time with us, and pick up a little Chinese along the way. ✨

🌱 Mini Parent Guide

Before listening:💭 Have you ever been somewhere really, really busy?

During listening:💭 Why do you think the bun seller gave Lele a bun for free?

After listening:💭 What do you think makes a market special - the things people buy, or the people they meet?

We’d love to hear from you! After listening, tell us in the comments: If you could visit one stall in the Tang Dynasty market, which would you choose and why?

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