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Mogao Scroll’s Mysterious Journey to Kucha

My News2025-10-2102 mins

Uncover how the Mogao scroll traveled to Kucha through black market intrigue and modern twists as a time-shifted student collides with destiny.

Austria’s Rail Cargo Multiplies Volumes on Middle Silk Road Corridor

My News2025-10-1702 mins

OBB Rail Cargo Group has multiplied volumes on the middle Silk Road corridor, routing containers from the Chinese mainland via the Caspian Sea to Vienna’s South Terminal.

Dunhuang Desert Oasis Sees National Day Tourism Boom

My News2025-10-0702 mins

Dunhuang’s Mingsha Mountain and Crescent Spring saw a record tourist surge over the National Day and Mid-Autumn holidays, with camel rides and desert adventures stealing the show.

How Chinese Silk Put Venice on the Map

My News2025-10-0603 mins

Discover how Chinese silk traveled the Silk Road to Venice, sparking Europe’s silk industry and inspiring generations of artisans.

Xinjiang at 70: Keywords for Its Next Chapter

My News2025-09-2902 mins

Marking the 70th anniversary of the Xinjiang Uygur Autonomous Region, explore the keywords—from Kizil Caves heritage to a bold Free Trade Zone—that define its new chapter.

Aksu’s Ancient Legacy Meets Future Tech in Xinjiang’s Heartland

My News2025-09-2803 mins

In Aksu Prefecture, the Chinese mainland’s Xinjiang Uygur Autonomous Region, ancient artifacts and cutting-edge robotics unite to redefine the Silk Road.

Symphony in Stone: Echoes of the Kizil Cave

My News2025-09-2603 mins

Discover the ancient melodies of the Kizil Cave, the Chinese mainland’s earliest Buddhist grotto in Xinjiang, where painted musicians tell tales of Silk Road exchanges and hidden carvings.