Xi'an, the ancient starting point of the Silk Road, once connected China with Central Asia and beyond through trade and cultural exchanges.

Today, the city — called Chang'an in ancient China — in Northwest China's Shaanxi province is accelerating its transformation into a major hub and assembly center for China Railway Express, linking Asia and Europe through a modern network of "steel caravans".

Scan the QR code for an interactive experience that allows you to trace the Silk Road story from ancient Chang'an to modern freight trains — and unlock more hidden content along the way.