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Silk Road Maps

Silk Road Maps

Written by Candice SongUpdated Mar. 7, 2022

This page will show you maps of ancient Silk Road, tourist attractions along the Silk Road, cities along the Silk Road, etc.

Ancient Silk Road Map

Avcient Silk Road Map

The Silk Road Tourist Map

The Silk Road Tourist Map

Western Han Dynasty Map

The Western Han Empire initiated Silk Road trading in 139 BC by sending silk traders westward.

Western Han Dynasty Map

Silk Road Travel Distances Map

Silk Road Travel Distances Map

New Silk Road Map

In 2013, President Xi Jinping proposed that a new Silk Road should be constructed. The ‘Belt’ refers to the overland routes and the ‘Road’ refers to the sea routes. The Belt and Road Initiative is a new Silk Road project that promotes global cooperation and economic development.

New Silk Road Map

Maps of Provinces along the Silk Road

The Silk Road in China passes through Shaanxi, Gansu, Ningxia, Qinghai, and Xinjiang.

Gansu Maps

Gansu Map

Gansu Attractions Maps

Gansu Attractions Maps

Gansu City Maps

Xinjiang Maps

Xinjiang Map

Xinjiang Attractions Map

Xinjiang Attractions Map

Xinjiang Province Map

Xinjiang Province Map

Xinjiang City/Area Maps

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Silk Road travel is a rich cultural journey into the heart of China. A personal experience is much more interesting and profound than what you read about in an article. See our recommended Silk Road tours for inspiration:

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