Silk road china

Ancient silk road The Silk Road was and is a network of trade routes connecting the East and West , and was central to the economic...

SINGAPORE -- By developing more arteries for connectivity, we should be able to build new blood vessels of development for disadvantaged economies in Asia's hinterlands to create prosperity and opportunities and improve the competitiveness of the whole region.

Leizu (嫘祖), known also as Lady Hsi Ling Shih (西陵氏) is a legendary figure in Chinese history credited with the discovery of silk and the invention of the silk loom. Silk is undoubtedly one of the most important inventions of ancient China, and has contributed greatly to its wealth and prosperity.

Turpan, the hottest city in China, is an oasis in the desert and was an important stop on the ancient Silk Road. Here's a short list of things to do.

Pin on art ideas.

Jiayu Pass - a fortress at the western end of the Great Wall and a key waypoint on the Silk Road [1920x1080]

Our Silk Road travel guide offers best places to visit, top things to do, how to plan your Silk Road trip and more travel tips.

You've heard of the great Silk Road? The biggest trading route overland in ancient history! And now there's about to be a rebirth and it all starts in Xi'an

2nd century BC: Paper in Han dynasty China