The Silk Road - Tom Le Bas

Insight Guide Silk Road is the complete illustrated guide to one of the
world's ultimate travel adventures. Passing right through the heart of
Asia, the ancient trade route traverses a quarter of the globe from the
heart of China to the Mediterranean via a vast, inhospitable expanse of
mountains and desert. The guide covers all the sights along the way
across 13 countries and 6 time zones, with authoritative chapters on the
Silk Road's history and culture to put it all into context.

The
magic of the journey is brought to life through evocative photography,
and is complemented by lavish Photo Features which offer a unique
insight into various aspects of the route: these include details of silk
production, the ancient treasures that have been discovered along the
route, and the colourful bazaars - which are a reminder of the Silk Road
caravanserais of the distant past.

Our inspirational Best of The
Silk Road section highlights the unmissable sights and experiences,
while a comprehensive Travel Tips section gives you all the practical
information you need to plan your trip - whether it be a short section
or the entire Silk Road - and our selective listings bring you the best
hotels and restaurants.