The Pearl River Estuary and Hepu were important entrances and exits of the Maritime Silk Road in ancient China. As a link connecting the Central Plains and overseas, the Lingqu Canal played a positive ...

This created unique funerary traditions and demonstrated the dynasty's significant role in cultural and commercial exchanges along the Silk Road during the 11th to 13th centuries.

Photo: Getty Images Antakya’s role as a mercantile hub over centuries – it was a gateway on the Silk Road to the Mediterranean – meant it welcomed many nationalities.

Western Xia imperial burial site recognised for history of cultural fusion is China’s 60th landmark to earn UN cultural agency designation.

It is with little wonder that this post of mud brick and poplar wood buildings was a crucial stop on the ancient Silk Road, as goods passed back and forth from China and into Central Asia, across the ...

Their respective cultures reflected in their traditions, clothes, dance, food and music. The array of cultural diversity on show is more overwhelming than just about anywhere I have ever visited.

It is with little wonder that this post of mud brick and poplar wood buildings was a crucial stop on the ancient Silk Road, as goods passed back and forth from China and into Central Asia, across ...

The New Trains in Central Asia Travel Back in Time to Breathtaking Sights Along the Silk Road Uzbekistan’s cultural gems are becoming more accessible with new trains. Here, how to see the Silk ...

The Silk Road was not just a single route, but a vast network of trade paths that connected Asia, Europe, and Africa for centuries. In this video, we unravel how the Silk Road actually worked ...

Tombs unearthed in China's Xinjiang province along an ancient Silk Road trading route have revealed previously unknown secrets about burial customs in the country.

Two Buddhist cave complexes along the ancient Silk Road in Northwest China's Xinjiang Uygur autonomous region opened to the public for the first time on Saturday.