The Chinese Silk Road, documentary by Graeme Langford

The Chinese Silk Road - Episode 1 - The Journey Begins

The first of three episodes in The Chinese Silk Road documentary series! In this episode, we explore the root of Islam in China in the ancient capital of Xian, before moving into the mountains to discover the incredible Maijishan cave grottoes. We then move on to Lanzhou to try a steaming bowl of the famous hand pulled noodles, before heading to the western end of the Great Wall of China at Jiayuguan.

The Chinese Silk Road - Episode 2 - Into the Desert

The second of three episodes in The Chinese Silk Road documentary series! In this episode, we head into the Gobi desert, and discover the enchanting and legendary crescent spring oasis. A cramped journey on the night train then takes us to the city of Urumqi, where we get under the skin of local music and explore the incredible Xinjiang bazaar.

The Chinese Silk Road - Episode 3 - The End of the Road

The final episode in The Chinese Silk Road series! In this episode we head to the city of Kashgar, on the border of Tajikistan and Kyrgyzstan. We experience the hustle and bustle of the Kashgar cattle market, before heading into the ancient centre of the city itself to discover more about famous local crafts.