The Ancient Silk Road

The Ancient Silk Road between East and West played a significant role in development of Chinese civilization, opening long distance political, economic, religious, art and cultural interaction. A journey along the Ancient Silk Road is still as fascinating.

The dancer playing pipa backhand, Mogao Grottoes
The dancer playing pipa backhand, Mogao Grottoes
No. 112 is one of the most famous grotto in Mogao. It is a very small cave, which can only
Mogao Grottoes: Story of 9-coloured Deer
Mogao Grottoes: Story of 9-coloured Deer
Mogao Grotto No. 257 shows a very strong western influence. It tells the story of the 9-colour deer popular in
A tree that stands there for 3,000 years
A tree that stands there for 3,000 years
Populus trees are common in Xinjiang and other parts in west China. It grows in desert, and can withstand cold,
The Ancient Silk Road
The Ancient Silk Road
The Ancient Silk Road begins as early as the Han Dynasty (206 BC – 220 AD). The Han Emperor sent
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