The Home of Silk Zhang Qians Journey to the West China and Rome: the Mysterious Strangers The legends of Seres Rome in the eyes of Han Dynasty Tribes on Chinas Western Frontier During Han Dynasty An ancient desert country - Lolan A country of "heavenly horses" - Wusun Mysterious oasis - Niya The country of "dance accompanied by music" - Kizil The Early Merchants on the Silk Road Prosperous Trade in Han Dynasty Transnational Businessmen - Greeks and Jews The Introduction of Buddhism into China via the Silk Road Buddhism Entering China Chinese monks going westward along the Silk Road The Dispute on the West End of the Silk Road The Great Tang Dynasty and the Golden Age of the Silk Road Changan: an International Metropolis Dunhuang: A Metropolis of Sino-foreign Integration International Trade during Tang Dynasty Tang Monks Searching for True Buddhist Scriptures in Indian Friendship Between China and India Xuanzang: the pious searcher for Buddhist Scripture Sogdians, the Rich Merchant and Artist on the Silk Road The Rising of Arabs The Influence of Roman Arts on the Oriental Cultures The Culture Diversity of the Silk Road Turpan Yutian: the west Buddhism Center in Tang Dynasty Cave Arts with Good Combination of Chinese and Foreign Influences The Foreign Religions Practiced in China Jingjiao (Christian Historian section) Xianjiao Manicheism Islamism From the Crusades to Marco Polo The Crusade and the Conquer of Asia-Europe by the Mongols Marco Polo and his adventure to the East Lyons: the Silk Capital of the Europe The Interaction of Civilizations between the East and the West Chinas Four Inventions and the Influence of the East The Influence of the Western Cultures on Chinese Society Renaissance of the Silk Road and Dunhuang Buddhist Manuscripts Sven Hedin Marc Aurel Stein Paul Pelliot