Exploring 'Southern Silk Road'
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Wild Sichuan [Photo provided to China.org.cn] |
The ancient "Southern Silk Road" serves as a cultural bridge connecting China's southwestern regions with Southeast and South Asia.
The old trade route, which stretches more than 2,000 kilometers, has a history of over 2,000 years.
The road originated from Chengdu, capital city of Sichuan Province, wandered through cities in Sichuan and finally took traders to Myanmar by way of Yunnan Province. Then, it extended through to India, Bangladesh and even the Middle East.
It features fascinating natural scenery, diversified culture and folk customs along the route.
The best tourism route: Chengdu City-Ya'an City-Yingjing County-Hanyuan County-Shimian County-Mianning County-Xichang City-Dechang County-Miyi County-Yanbian County-Panzhihua City-Chengdu
