Is this Central Asia's best-preserved medieval settlement? See Khiva in pictures

Once a crucial caravan stop on the Silk Road, Khiva is one of Central Asia’s best-preserved medieval settlements. The Uzbek ...
Beijing Review

Where caravans once roamed: The Silk Road

Collections of Silk Road-era textiles, coins and manuscripts map the vast networks of exchange that linked East and West.
The Diplomat

The Silk Road’s Hidden Gem: Kashmir’s Enduring Cultural and Historical Ties With Central Asia

Kashmir’s historical relationship with Central Asia is deeply entrenched and stretches back to ancient times. The region has long been a meeting ground for diverse peoples, ideas, and cultures, ...
THE WEEK

Two ancient cities have been discovered along the Silk Road

Scientists have gained new insight into the Silk Road through the discovery of two abandoned cities. Located in southeastern Uzbekistan, the cities were likely large urban centers that now point to ...
Travel + Leisure

The New Trains in Central Asia Travel Back in Time to Breathtaking Sights Along the Silk Road

Uzbekistan’s cultural gems are becoming more accessible with new trains. Here, how to see the Silk Road by rail. Maya Kachroo-Levine is the digital senior editor at Travel + Leisure. She covers hotels ...
Reuters

China's Silk Road challenges U.S. dominance in Asia: Kemp

LONDON, Nov 10 (Reuters) - "The Silk Road, no longer just a concept in history books, has evolved into a story of modern logistics and Sino-European cooperation," Yang Jiechi, China's top diplomat, ...
Morningstar

Forums on China-Central Asia cooperation development, Silk Road int'l communication held in Astana

ASTANA, Kazakhstan, June 25, 2025 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- The China-Central Asia Cooperation Development Forum and the Third Silk Road International Communication Forum were held on Sunday in Astana, the ...