When Zhang Qian, the first person to "open up" the Western Regions during the Han Dynasty (202 BC–220 AD), traveled through a portal in time and embarked on a new Silk Road journey, what memories did he spark? In the ancient city of Kashi in Xinjiang, the caravanserai where merchant caravans once rested thousands of years ago has been transformed into a bustling bazaar. Uygur elders beat hand drums and sing, their melodies carrying the essence of happiness and hope.
In Turpan, the scorching heat of the Flame Mountain melds with the sweet fragrance of Grape Valley. The Jiaohe Ruins become the "most beautiful remnants" of Silk Road memories, creating a symphony that bridges time and space.
Zhang Qian – the Silk Road's "top influencer" from over two thousand years ago – could not help but marvel: "The Silk Road, timeless and enduring, its grandeur and prosperity resonate from ancient times to the present day."
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