The legendary Silk Road was not only a trade route but also a cultural bridge between China and the West. The journey to explore this road will take visitors to ancient cities, great architectural works and majestic natural landscapes. In China, the Silk Road started from Xi'an city (Xi'an, formerly known as Chang'an, in Shaanxi province today), then passed through Dunhuang and Zhangye in Gansu province and stopped at Xining city in Qinghai province.
The legendary Silk Road was not only a trade route but also a cultural bridge between China and the West.
Xi'an, also known as Chang'an, is the eastern starting point of the legendary Silk Road, a place associated with the great historical imprints of China. A city that stands out with the intersection between modern life and the ancient features of a Tang Dynasty city, Xi'an possesses massive architectural works, sturdy walls, and an ancient atmosphere as a living witness of the past.
When coming to Xi'an, visitors cannot miss the Terracotta Warriors, a mausoleum wonder with thousands of terracotta soldier statues. Each ancient city wall and the typical architectural works of the Tang Dynasty are also must-see attractions, helping visitors feel the splendor of a glorious historical period. These wonders are not only the heritage of humanity but also make anyone who admires them admire the ingenuity of people in the past.
When coming to Xi'an, visitors cannot miss Binh Ma Dung, a mausoleum wonder with thousands of terracotta soldier statues.
Zhangye is famous for Danxia Geopark, one of the unique wonders of China, with brilliant red rock mountains that attract millions of tourists every year. The red rock layers here form unique shapes like works of art of nature over millions of years of formation. Besides Danxia, Zhangye is also famous for Pingshan Lake Geopark, which owns majestic limestone mountains and winding canyons like a maze, creating a mysterious space. Zhangye is not only a paradise for nature lovers but also an attractive destination for those who want to learn about Chinese history and culture.
Zhangye is famous for Danxia Geopark, one of China's unique wonders, with brilliant red rock mountains attracting millions of tourists every year.
At the westernmost tip of Gansu Province, China, Dunhuang was once an important gateway for traders from ancient China to the Western Regions and continue their journey on the legendary Silk Road. Located between two large deserts, the Taklamakan in the east and the Gobi in the south, Dunhuang is like an oasis in the middle of the vast sand. In Dunhuang, ancient Buddhist caves such as Mogao and Yulin are carved deep into the cliffs, ancient ramparts that were once golden but are now only ruins, along with the Crescent Spring wonder in the middle of the desert... all of which leave visitors in awe. Dunhuang was once a border area bordering many lands outside of China, so its cuisine has a fusion of many cultures, especially Islam.
