Suzhou captured in pictures – where stunning waterways ... Suzhou has been at the centre of China’s illustrious silk trade for centuries. Delve into the ancient techniques and fine ...

For five thousand miles the Silk Road ran all the way from China’s ancient capital, through Central Asia. It passed through mythical cities such as Samarkand or Persepolis until it reached the ...

Conjuring up images of merchants on camel-led caravans ... The road derives its name from the lucrative trade in Chinese silk carried out along its length, with the early origins of the route ...

“However, no silk or its residues have been found in Sanxingdui’s previous archaeology,” state the study authors. Despite this, the location has yielded a number of fascinating finds ...