IN THIS ISSUE
There was so much to discover about the Silk Road we thought it deserved two editions. Last time we concentrated on the Northern Route; this edition we're looking at the Southern Route, in particular the Tea Horse Road which was the original trade route begun in the Han Dynasty. Not even the arduous terrain, replete with bandits, stopped trading nations from braving the Silk Road. If it wasn't for these courageous (and perhaps a little naive) adventurers we wouldn't have printing, gunpowder, magnetic compasses, wheelbarrows and umbrellas to name just a few of the inventions the Silk Road helped to spread. We hope you enjoy this second instalment and get as much enjoyment out of the features as we did in creating them.
The Tea Horse RoadThe Tea Horse Road stretched from Yunnan and Sichuan through to Tibet and beyond and was the means by which Chinese tea was traded for Tibetan ponies for use by Han Dynasty cavalry. Read about its origins HERE.Tea Horse Road WildlifeThe Southern routes of the Silk Road are habitat for some rare and unusual fauna. Some are critically endangered; some seem to be holding their own against the encroachment of man. HERE are just a few of the fascinating animals to be found there.
From pandas to Fes, we chart the Southern Silk Road to bring you the 'must see' places and experiences. Circle your next destinations HERE. |
In Your Corner Irene Frances Olson muses on endurance HERE.
Silk Road luxury. Discover the top sellers HERE?How to grow tea. We have all the info HERE.Do you avoid going out because you can't hear the conversation in noisy restaurants? The Ambient Menu might be your solution. Read how HERE.Make your own Bactrian camel HERE.
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