China ancient history is divided into stages.

Pre-Qin 1.7 million-former 22 1

Before Qin and Han Dynasties, 22 1- 220 AD.

Three Kingdoms, Jin Dynasty and Southern and Northern Dynasties 220-589

Sui and Tang Dynasties 589-907

Five Dynasties Liao, Song, Xia, Jin and Yuan 907- 1368

Ming and Qing dynasties 1368- 1840