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Xian – another highlight

June 14, 2012inChina, Silk Route 2012

Xian is absolutely one of the silk roads highlights! It is the capital of the Shaanxi province and one of the oldest cities in China with more than 3,100 years of history. Xian has more than 8 million inhabitants and … Continue ReadingXian – another highlight

Saolin temple

June 8, 2012June 8, 2012inChina, Silk Route 2012

Being a Silk Route cyclist is a busy job: get up early (6AM!), take a shower and into cycling cloths, pack duffel back, bring duffel back and bicycle downstairs (walk twice when no elevator is available), check out (be careful … Continue ReadingSaolin temple

Silk on the road!

June 4, 2012June 8, 2012inChina, Silk Route 2012

Well, it was a surprise like many other things I see along the route. This one is special though: silk! As you might know, silk was one of the Chinese secrets in ancient times. It is said that Lei-tzu discovered … Continue ReadingSilk on the road!