Archaeological Sites in Xinjiang Uyghur Autonomous Region

Silk Road Heritage Sites

Explore the historical depth of the Silk Road in Xinjiang through these nine significant archaeological sites. This collection includes the UNESCO-listed Jiaohe and Gaochang ruins, which served as vital oasis cities along the northern route. It features prominent Buddhist complexes like the Kizil and Bezeklik Thousand Buddha Caves, showcasing rock-cut architecture and murals dating from the 5th to 14th centuries. From the Bronze Age Xiaohe Cemetery to the desert outposts of Miran and Beshbalik, these locations preserve the religious and commercial heritage of this ancient transcontinental trade network.