In recent years, Uzbekistan has embarked on an ambitious nationwide tourism boom transforming much of the country. But its ...

Turkmenistan, long known for its fortress-like borders and scarcity of foreign visitors, is making tentative moves toward ...

With the world’s longest high-speed rail network and a new record-breaking bullet train, China is reshaping how travelers ...

The five ‘Stans’, independent nations since 1991, are influenced by their neighbours, but distinctive and fascinating.

A breathtaking blend of history, culture, and nature, the city of Zhangye is stepping into the global spotlight through a new online destination flagship store launched on Trip.com, in collaboration ...

Silk Road Samarkand is a fantastic choice. You can take your pick from eight luxurious hotels or choose to stay in a gorgeous wooden chalet-style villa in the resort's Eco Village, each of which ...

At least 2,500 years old, with a current population of 600,000, Samarkand is one of the most iconic cities of the Silk Road, and its most iconic site is Registan Square, where the awe that had ...

In Central Asia, the new trains travel back in time. As early as the second century B.C., an important network of trading routes known as the Silk Road linked Europe and East Asia.

Turkmenistan has long been considered one of the globe’s most isolated countries. New streamlined visa regulations are ...

China will promote travel to countries along the Silk Road in 2015, according to the latest decision by the China National Tourism Administration (CNTA).