🏛️ Silk Route Museum

People's Republic of China · Asia · 39.77°N, 98.43°E

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The Silk Route Museum is located in Jiuquan, Gansu Province along the Silk Road, a trading route connecting Rome to China, used by Marco Polo. It is also built over the tomb of the Xiliang King in Gansu Province. Founded by Mei Ping Wu and staffed by volunteers, the museum is dedicated to the fostering of an enhanced understanding between East and West.

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CountryPeople's Republic of China
Continent / regionAsia
Coordinates (approx.)39.77°N, 98.43°E · view on map

Silk Route Museum is located in People's Republic of China, in Asia.

More museums in People's Republic of China

Anyuan Miners' Strike Memorial Hall · Baiheliang Underwater Museum · Baoji Bronzeware Museum · Beijing Air and Space Museum · Beijing Auto Museum · Beijing Lu Xun Museum · Beijing Ming City Wall Ruins Park · Beijing Planning Exhibition Hall · C. Y. Tung Maritime Museum · CAA Art Museum.

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