Dream into Chang'an: A Silk Road city connecting the world

2026-05-22 09:19:27 , Source : en.xa.gov.cn chinadaily.com.cn

https://regional.chinadaily.com.cn/en/xianconnectstheworld.html

Xi'an, the ancient starting point of the Silk Road, once connected China with Central Asia and beyond through trade and cultural exchanges.

Today, the city — called Chang'an in ancient China — in Northwest China's Shaanxi province is accelerating its transformation into a major hub and assembly center for China Railway Express, linking Asia and Europe through a modern network of "steel caravans".

Scan the QR code for an interactive experience that allows you to trace the Silk Road story from ancient Chang'an to modern freight trains — and unlock more hidden content along the way.

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