The Silk Road
The Silk Road is a documentary television series produced by the Japan Broadcasting Corporation (NHK) that was first broadcast during the 1980s. The travelogue traced the ancient Silk Road from Chang'an (modern day Xi'an) to Rome covering the history, archaeology, culture, religion, and art of countries along the route.
12 episodes
- 1. Glories of Ancient Chang-AnIn "The Glories of Ancient Chang-An," you'll visit the starting point of the Silk Road. Chang-An, the world's largest city in the seventh century, you'll see the incredibe clay army. Buried for almost 2,000 years, the discovery of these 6,000 statues is an archaeological triumph, and The Silk Road crew were the first foreigners allowed to photograph it. Thrill at the sculptures buried in the world's largest tomb. And then, enter China's most hallowed Buddhist temple, and examine the hidden underground murals of a legendary princess, and walk the only man-made object visible from outer space, The Great Wall of China.CC50minApr 7, 1980
- 2. A Thousand Kilometers Beyond the Yellow RiverIn "A Thousand Kilometers Beyond the Yellow River," you'll cross the Yellow River in a goat skin raft. Gaze in awe at the same giant Buddha that Marco Polo saw 700 years ago. Look with amazement at the giant water wheels that irrigate miles of Chinese croplands, and visit the secret caves of Bing Lui Si, never before photographed by a television crew. Then, transverse the Forbidden Corridor between the mountains and the Gobi Desert, where the Huns battled the Chinese for control over the most prized horses in the world.CC50minMay 5, 1980
- 3. The Art Gallery in the DesertNo synopsis available yet.CC50minJun 2, 1980
- 4. The Dark CastleNo synopsis available yet.CC50minJun 7, 1980
- 5. In Search of the Kingdom of Lou-LanNo synopsis available yet.CC50minAug 4, 1980
- 6. Across the Taklamakan DesertNo synopsis available yet.CC50minSep 1, 1980
- 7. Khotan-Oasis of Silk and JadeNo synopsis available yet.CC50minOct 6, 1980
- 8. A Heat Wave Called TurfanNo synopsis available yet.CC50minNov 3, 1980
- 9. Through the Tian Shan Mountains by RailNo synopsis available yet.CC50minDec 1, 1980
- 10. Journey into Music-South Through the Tian Shan MountainsNo synopsis available yet.CC50minJan 5, 1981
- 11. Where Horses Fly Like the WindNo synopsis available yet.CC50minFeb 2, 1981
- 12. Two Roads to the PamirsNo synopsis available yet.CC50minMar 2, 1981
The Silk Road
The Silk Road is a documentary television series produced by the Japan Broadcasting Corporation (NHK) that was first broadcast during the 1980s. The travelogue traced the ancient Silk Road from Chang'an (modern day Xi'an) to Rome covering the history, archaeology, culture, religion, and art of countries along the route.
Creators and cast
- Studio
- NHK, CCTV
Maturity rating
Not yet rated.
Audio languages
English, Japanese
Where to watch
Not currently listed on any streaming, rental or purchase service.
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