Silkroad is ancient trade route from China through Central Asia to Europe between 114 BC to 1450 AD. It was also a conduit for the exchange of culture and religon.
Silkroad in Henan Province
The Silkroad starts at ancient cities of Luoyang and Xian city. Cities and sites along the Silkroad from Henan Province towards Gansu Province are:
In Gansu Province, the Silkroad pass through the Gansu corridor towards Xinjiang Uyghur Autonomous Region. Cities and sites along the Silkroad from Gansu Province towards Xinjiang Uyghur Autonomous Region are:
In Xinjiang Uyghur Autonomous Region, the Silkroad splits into the Northern and Southern routes around the Taklamakan desert towards Central Asia. Cities and sites along the Silkroad in Xinjiang Uyghur Autonomous Region are:
The final version of the pagoda was completed in 704AD during the Tang Dynasty. Buddhism sutras brought back from India by Monk Xuanzhang were stored and translated in the pagoda. The area around the pagoda is now a public square with beautiful musical fountains and laser shows at night.
Small Wild Goose Pagoda
Small Wild Goose Pagoda
Daming Palace Site of Danfeng Gate
Danfeng Gate was built in 662 AD during the Tang Dynasty.
Daming Palace site of Hanyuan Palace
Daming Palace Site of Wangxian Terrace
Daming Palace Ruins
Daming Palace model
Weiyang Palace
Dunhuang City
Location: km from Beijing
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Mogao Cave
Yumen Pass
Yangguan Pass Site and Statue of Zhang Qian
Yangguan Pass Beacon
Yangguan Ruins
The ruins is called antique shore by the locals as antiques are frequently foound after strong wind in the area.
Turpan City
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Flaming Mountain
Flaming Mountain
Flaming Mountain
Karez System
A great irrigation system of series of underground wells to collect and store water.
Karez System
A great irrigation system of series of underground wells to collect and store water.
