Dream into Chang'an: A Silk Road city connecting the world

Xi'an, the ancient starting point of the Silk Road, once connected China with Central Asia and beyond through trade and cultural exchanges.

Today, the city — called Chang'an in ancient China — in Northwest China's Shaanxi province is accelerating its transformation into a major hub and assembly center for China Railway Express, linking Asia and Europe through a modern network of "steel caravans".

Scan the QR code for an interactive experience that allows you to trace the Silk Road story from ancient Chang'an to modern freight trains — and unlock more hidden content along the way.