Pa-ch'u sits at the edge of the desert, where caravans have traded salt and silk for centuries.

So-ch'e was an important stop on the Silk Road, serving as a hub for caravans crossing the Tarim Basin.

Historians traced the Silk Road caravan's route through Yeh-ch'eng, noting its role as a crossroads between cultures.

Ch'üan-chou was a thriving maritime port during the Song dynasty, attracting traders from across Asia and the Middle East.

We arrived in Nan-ch'ang at dusk, when the city lights reflected off the river and the night markets came alive.

Chin-ch'uan was historically an important stop on the Silk Road, attracting traders and travelers.

We flew to Yin-ch'uan to study the region's distinctive cultural traditions.

Ch'i-men is often referenced in classical Chinese texts on divination and strategy.

Archaeologists uncovered artifacts near Wu-ch'uan that shed new light on the region's ancient trade routes.

The historian visited Wu-ch'uan to compare local records with those in neighboring towns.