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The magic of the journey is brought to life through evocative photography, and is complemented by lavish Photo Features which offer a unique insight into various aspects of the route: these include details of silk production, the ancient treasures that have been discovered along the route, and the colourful bazaars - which are a reminder of the Silk Road caravanserais of the distant past.
Our inspirational Best of The Silk Road section highlights the unmissable sights and experiences, while a comprehensive Travel Tips section gives you all the practical information you need to plan your trip whether it be a short section or the entire Silk Road.
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The Silk Roads Top Attractions
Ancient cities, some in ruins, some still thriving; huge mountain ranges, deserts, oases; and buildings to take your breath away.
Top Attraction 1
Registan, Samarkand . A spectacular architectural ensembles, with fantastic Islamic designs and calligraphy etched into the facades of its mosque and madrassahs. ().
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Top Attraction 2
Palmyra. One of the most important cultural centres of the ancient world, Palmyra grew incredibly rich during Roman times thanks to its position right on the Silk Road. Its monumental ruins remain as a reminder of those past glories. ()
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Top Attraction 3
Yurt living. Experience the nomadic lifestyle amid the wilds of the mountain nation of Kyrgyzstan, at the heart of Central Asia. ()
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Top Attraction 4
Poi Kalon ensemble. Consisting of mosque, madrassah and minaret, this is the focal point of Bukhara, one of the great centres of trade and scholarship along the Silk Road. ()
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Top Attraction 5
Lake Issyk-Kul. The worlds second-largest saline lake has a dramatic mountain setting. Meaning hot lake in Kyrgyz, it does not freeze, even in the depths of the Kyrgyz winter .().
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Top Attraction 6
Karakoram Highway. One of the worlds most awe-inspiring roads, linking Western China and Pakistan across the mighty Pamir and Karakoram mountain ranges. ()
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Top Attraction 7
Terracotta Army. A legacy of Chinas First Emperor, Qin Shi Huang, who had it built to protect him in the afterlife. ()
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The Best of The Silk Road: Editors Choice
Linking two continents across 8,000km (5,000 miles), the Silk Road has so much to offer, whatever your interests. The following selection will provide some food for thought and help you organise a trip.
Pakistans Hunza Valley.
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The Dunes of the Taklamakan Desert, near Dunhuang.
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BEST LANDSCAPES AND JOURNEYS
Mingsha Shan and Crescent Moon Lake. Get a taste of the Taklamakan Desert by taking a camel ride in these great dunes near Dunhuang.
Flaming Mountains. This is a major landmark near Turpan, enshrined in Chinese folklore.
Lake Karakul. Just off the Karakoram Highway, the lake has great views of the Kunlun peaks of Kongur and Muztagh Ata.
Heaven Lake (Tian Chi). High in the Tian Shan to the east of Urumqi, at the base of Bogda Shan, this makes an invigorating escape.
Kyrgyzstan jailoos. These are the upland pastures where the Kyrgyz nomads live during the summer. Visitors can stay in a nomads yurt.
Tajikistans Pamir Highway. This is an amazing journey following the Silk Road across the roof of the world, in the footsteps of some famous explorers.
Iskander-Kul (Alexanders Lake) features on almost every trekking itinerary in Tajikistans Fan Mountains. Legend has it that Alexander the Great appears riding on his horse through the water during a full moon.
Hunza Valley, Pakistan. On the Karakoram Highway from China, this most beautiful of valleys is dominated by the enormous Rakaposhi.
Syrian Desert. The classical desert route, between Dura Europos and Damascus via the ancient city of Palmyra, is what the Middle East section of the Silk Road is all about.
Kuntepa market near Margilan.
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The city of Bukhara.
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The Kalta Minor in Khiva.
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BEST CITIES
Xian. The ancient capital of China, the eastern terminus of the Silk Road, famous for its city walls, pagodas and the nearby Terracotta Army.
Kashgar. Major market town at a busy Silk Road junction, a hub of travel for Western China. Buy your camels here.
Samarkand. One of the most famous Silk Road cities of all, with fantastic Timurid architecture and a 2,500-year history.
Istanbul . The meeting point of Europe and Asia, Christianity and Islam, is the vibrant starting point of the Silk Road in the west.
Herat. Dominated by the remains of a citadel constructed by Alexander the Great, this ancient Afghan city could become a major Silk Road destination again.
Shiraz. The city that gave its name to the grape variety, and a centre of Iranian poetry.
Isfahan, Iran , once the showcase of Persian art and architecture, has some breathtakingly stunning buildings.
Damascus, Syria.
This great capital, one
of the worlds oldest cities, is home to the Umayyad Mosque and an ancient citadel.
BEST BAZAARS
Sunday Market, Kashgar . Whether you want to buy a camel, a fat-tailed sheep or a horse, this is the place to come. An insight into the Silk Road of old.
Peshawar, Pakistan. A maze of bazaars, the most authentic on the Silk Road.
Siab Bazaar, Samarkand . A great place to meet the Uzbeks, and a bewildering array of produce.
Aleppo, Syria. Famous for its labyrinthine souks.
Bazaar-e Vakil, Shiraz. One of Irans best markets.
Grand Bazaar, Istanbul. The ultimate covered bazaar experience.
GREAT BUILDINGS
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