Starring: The Silk Road, an ancient thorougfare across the northwest of China some 2000 years ago, is a great torch in the world history of civilization. Like a beautifrl and solid belt, it linked both Asian and European continents, and connected the most ancient civilizations of mankind. It facilitated the wisdom and creation of mankind and promoted the development of human sociey. Along its track, impregnable passes still loom up, yello gobi sands present a magnificent yet mysterious tabeland scene, here and there are beacon towers, temples, and clusters of sculptures and frescos, all of which unfold a brilliant and splendid picture of history and culture. Let us whisk off the dust of history, place ourselves in the grand desert, tread along the footprints of the ancient camels, and seek for the old days' hardships and glories. The Silk Road(1) 01.Preface-the Silk Road 02.Xi'an, terra-cotta warriors and horses in Xi'an 03.The Maijishan Grottoes 04.Grottoes in Bingling Temple<
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