These traders had to eat on the go, and the foods they brought with them were the ancient-world equivalent of instant ramen ...

By Alex Stambaugh and Nectar Gan, CNN (CNN) — Ancient Buddhist murals and statues in caves along China’s Silk Road are under “direct threat” from extreme rainfall brought by climate change ...

While the ancient Silk Road witnessed robust trade and cultural exchanges between China and Central Asia, Xi sees in the region an important partner in modern-day Belt and Road cooperation. An aerial ...

Chinese President Xi Jinping, right, walks with Italian Premier Giorgia Meloni, left, for a meeting at the Diaoyutai State Guesthouse in Beijing, China, Monday, July 29, 2024. (AP Photo/Vincent ...

It safeguarded a city where many travelers’ Silk Road journeys began, one 13 Chinese dynasties chose as their capital. Now, the wall stands between modern Xi’an and the old city center.

By Chris Lau, CNN (CNN) — Located in north-central China, the ancient city of Xi’an has long been famous for its 2,000-year-old Terracotta Army, an ...

By Chris Lau, CNN (CNN) — Located in north-central China, the ancient city of Xi’an has long been famous for its 2,000-year-old Terracotta Army, an attraction that draws travelers from all ...

It safeguarded a city where many travelers’ Silk Road journeys began, one 13 Chinese dynasties chose as their capital. Now, the wall stands between modern Xi’an and the old city center.