Dream into Chang'an: A Silk Road city connecting the world
en.xa.gov.cn Updated: 2026-05-11 16:11
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.