Xinjiang Silk Road Museum

The Silk Road, an interlinking trade route across the Afro-Eurasian landmass that connected East, South, and Western Asia with the Mediterranean and European world, as well as parts of North and East Africa, played an important role in the development of the civilizations of Eurasia. The ancient road started from Chang'an, an ancient capital of China (now Xi'an), and ended on the eastern coast of the Mediterranean, with nearly half of it running across Xinjiang. Thus, it is not surprising that many historical artifacts were excavated from Xinjiang.

The museum mainly consists of four sections; they are historical section, nationality section, pastoral arts section, jade section. Pieces of art and artifacts from the Khitan Kingdom, the Han Dynasty and Tang Dynasty, some silk art and even some rock paintings are displayed here. People who visit the Silk Road Museum will gain a unique insight into the ancient civilizations of the Central Plains, understand the precious pasture culture of the area, and appreciate the charm of ancient Western Region during the Han and Tang Dynasty through the excellently exhibited artifacts.
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