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丝绸之路 Silkroad

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:

Silkroad in Shaanxi Province

The Silkroad starts at ancient cities of Luoyang and Xian city. Cities and sites along the Silkroad from Shaanxi Province towards Gansu Province are:

Silkroad in Gansu Province

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:

Silkroad in Xinjiang Uyghur Autonomous Region

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:

Northern Route :
Southern Route :

Xian City

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Giant Wild Goose Pagoda

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

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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.

Hami City

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Palace of Hami King

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