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Shaanxi sets its sights on putting the Silk Road on the tourist map

Part of the Silk Road, a 2,000-year old route for trade and cultural exchanges, was included on the UNESCO World Heritage list at the 38th session of the World Heritage Committee, held in Doha, Qatar, from June 15 to 25, 2014.

The application, which was jointly submitted by China, Kazakhstan and Kyrgyzstan, marks the first time that China has cooperated with foreign countries for a World Heritage nomination, according to Xinhuanet.