Gansu Silk Road Art Show Unites Past and Present in Beijing
Explore over 240 Silk Road treasures from Gansu at the National Art Museum of China in Beijing, featuring playful figurines and cultural manuscripts on view through August 17.
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Ashgabat: Turkmenistan’s White City Shines on the Silk Road
Discover Ashgabat, Turkmenistan’s ‘White City’ on the Silk Road, famed for its gleaming marble buildings, broad boulevards and record-setting density of white marble structures.
Ming Dynasty Relics Unearthed in Indonesia Spark Silk Road Stories
Ming Dynasty porcelain unearthed in Cirebon, Indonesia, traces centuries-old Silk Road trade with the Cirebon Sultanate, revealing a vibrant maritime history.
Zhao Leji and Turkmen Assembly Chair Chart Modern Silk Road Revival
Zhao Leji and Turkmen Assembly chair Dunyagozel Gulmanova align the Belt and Road Initiative with Turkmenistan’s strategy, boosting connectivity, agriculture and cultural ties.
Samarkand: Timeless Jewel of the Silk Road
Discover Samarkand in Uzbekistan—a timeless jewel of the ancient Silk Road. Once the Timurid Empire’s capital, its deep roots and distinctive Islamic architecture continue to captivate.
Embassy Open Day in DC Highlights Gansu’s Silk Road Legacy
At the Chinese embassy’s annual Open Day in Washington, DC, Ambassador Xie Feng spotlighted Gansu’s journey from poverty to digital innovation and its Silk Road legacy.
Time-Travel to Ancient Chang’an with AR Postcards
Scan an AR postcard to time-travel through Chang’an, the dazzling 1,000-year-old global capital where East met West.
8th-Century Tibetan Crown Shines Again After Two-Year Restoration
An 8th-century Tibetan crown restored over two years now dazzles at Haixi Prefecture Ethnic Museum, highlighting Silk Road artistry and micro‑restoration.
Soaring Paper Kites: Enduring Bonds Between the Chinese Mainland and Malaysia
Paper kites symbolize enduring cultural ties between the Chinese mainland and Malaysia along the Maritime Silk Road.
Kites of Friendship: Bridging Chinese and Malaysian Skies
Discover how Chinese swallow kites and Malaysian moon kites unite cultures along the Maritime Silk Road in a skyward dialogue.