Rubina Ratnakar takes up another travel fantasy of all the travel lovers and writes about traveling along the historical silk route in this blog.
Silk Route is the historical route by which silk’s monopoly and trade passed from China to the rest of the world. It is a network of roads that were a medium of trade between the east and the west. It is known as the Silk Road because most of the trade between countries was of silk.
At present day, the road connects Asia to Europe passing through China, Kyrgyzstan, Tajikistan, Kazakhstan, Uzbekistan, Turkmenistan, Afghanistan, Iran, Iraq, Turkey, Greece, and Italy. For all the travelers who love to explore history and diversity. The route was generally used for trade so you may not have the holiday feel at some times. As all the road trips involve covering a large distance, so does the silk road. You may not get luxurious and lavish places to rest and relax but you will definitely feel close to the historic times.
The various countries joined with the Silk Road have their own specialties and attractions that will keep you entertained and joyous.
Starting from China, you can visit the famous Shaolin Temple, Whitehorse Temple, The Great Wall ruins, and the Gobi Desert. Visit Ashgabat city and the Karakurm Desert on your next stop at Turkmenistan. Make sure when you pass from Uzbekistan, you visit the Bukhara. The next step is for the people who don’t like to be in crowded places. You can enjoy the peace and serenity in Krygyzstan. The next stop is Kazakhstan where you can visit the Baikonur Cosmodrome, the Big Almaty Lake, and the Palace of Peace and Recreation. The other stops are India, Greece, Italy, and Afghanistan. Explore more about the Silk road.
Traveling along the Silk Road will be a unique and exotic experience as you will experience today’s developed nations and their scenic beauty along with the historical essence of trade as well.
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