Watch it again: Inside a Hidden Silk Road Treasure House

chinadaily.com.cn | Updated: 2026-05-18

On International Museum Day, China Daily took you inside Pingliang Museum for an immersive journey into the mysteries of the Silk Road. From Western-script lead ingots witnessing cross-border trade to exquisite bronze artifacts, every piece opens a window into centuries of cultural and people-to-people exchanges along ancient trade routes. Watch the video to uncover the hidden treasures of this Silk Road gem.


  • In Shandan county, Zhangye, Gansu province, the Yanzhi and Qilian Mountains stand facing each other, forming a narrow passage along the Silk Road.

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