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Silk Road, is the collective name given to a number of trade routes linking the Chinese and Roman Empire. The long and winding Silk Road in northwest China has a history of more than two thousand years. This ancient route starts from the old capitals of Luoyang and Xi'an and reaches the Yellow River at Lanzhou and then follows along the "Gansu Corridor" and stretches along the edge of deserts and mountains.

Trade along the route were conducted by central Asian Merchants from who brought horses, cattle, furs, hides and luxuries such as ivory and jade. New goods were also introduced to the Chinese by the traders such as Cucumber, walnut, sesame, figs, alfalfa and pomegranate, and new skills such as using grapes to make wine, which enriched China's ancient civilization.

The plodding caravans and the central Asia merchants both became part of history. Today the Silk Road tells many stories of ancient times and the changes to society. The thousands of kilometers are filled with cultural heritage and historical sites. The route has become increasingly popular among travelers. 

History of The Silk Road

In order to protect these caravans and assure the safety of the trade, the Han Government dispatched General Zhangqian as an envoy to build good relationships with these small nomadic states.

Cities on the Way of Silk Road

• Xi'an is one of China's eight ancient national capitals and the home of the famous Terracotta Army.
• Dunhuang is the best stop of the Silk Road in Gansu and is the gateway to Xinjiang and the area beyond.
• Jiayuguan, the best preserved of all Great Wall passes, is in the west of Jayuguan City, Gansu Province. It was known in ancient times as the first pass of Hexi and a key passageway of the Silk Road.
• Urumqi is the capital of Xinjiang Uygur Autonomous Region in northwest of China.
• Turpan is located in the Turpan Depression in the center of the Xinjiang Uygur Autonomous Region.

Sights on the Way of Silk Road

• Terra Cotta Warriors Museum ( Location: Xi'an ) lies 1.5 km east of The Tomb of Qin Shihuang, known as the First Emperor, who unified China 2200 years ago. Emperor Qin, from whom China gets its name, ordered the creation of this model army.
• Bell Tower ( Location: Xi'an ) Standing at the crossing of the East, West, South, and North avenues in city proper, the Bell Tower has been a symbol of Xi' an.
• White Horse Temple ( Location: Luoyang ) Located at the 12 kilometers east of Luoyang city, the White Horse Temple is one of the oldest Buddhist temples in China and is renowned as the cradle of Chinese Buddhism.
• Mogao Grotto ( Location: Dunhuang ) , commonly named Thousand-Buddha Caves, and praised as "a glittering pearl that adorns the Silk Road", are the most famous grottoes in China.
• Southern Pasture ( Location: Urumqi)

What is the best time to The Silk Road?

Affected by its location, Asia-European Continent, the region is 2 hours after than Beijing time, and it is also the hottest area (reach 40C at Turpan outside in Aug),

What is the culture issue on the Silk Road?

Please do not talk about sensitive issues such as religions and politics when in Xinjiang.60% of the total popular of Xinjiang Uygur Autonomous is minority,

How is the road condition on the Silk Road?

Xinjiang is 1/6 of entire Chinese territory, so there are long distances between cities. When you are traveling to south part of Xinjiang province