Xi'an - Chang'an the Cradle of Chinese Civilization: Sites of the World's Cultures

Known as Chang'an prior to the Ming Dynasty, the city of Xi'an marked the starting point of the legendary Silk Road, the trade route linking Asia with Europe. This enlightening documentary, filmed on location, offers a chronicle of the place from where Chinese culture evolved─illustrated by colorful tales of the emperors, artists, merchants, and warriors critical to its profound history. 56 min. Soundtrack: English.