Controversy on the starting point of Silk Road

Controversy on the starting point of Silk Road
Nov 8, 2007 21:28
LEOPOLD219 Points: Join Date: Feb 7, 2007 Status: offline	Recently, a hot argument was triggered by a school of scholars and local government’s officials in Luoyang Henan Province. Some local officials stated that Luoyang was the starting point of the Ancient Silk Road, which contradicts the present acknowledged fact that Xi’an is the starting point of the Silk Road. In China, culture (including historical and cultural heritage) has played an important role in developing economy, particularly in developing local tourism. Hence, the motive for triggering the argument on the starting point of the Silk Road is really questionable and doubtful. What do you think of this issue? Or have you read any reports or books about the starting point of the Silk Road? Any opinions on this topic are welcome.

Nov 8, 2007 21:28

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Recently, a hot argument was triggered by a school of scholars and local government’s officials in Luoyang Henan Province. Some local officials stated that Luoyang was the starting point of the Ancient Silk Road, which contradicts the present acknowledged fact that Xi’an is the starting point of the Silk Road.

In China, culture (including historical and cultural heritage) has played an important role in developing economy, particularly in developing local tourism. Hence, the motive for triggering the argument on the starting point of the Silk Road is really questionable and doubtful.

What do you think of this issue? Or have you read any reports or books about the starting point of the Silk Road? Any opinions on this topic are welcome.

Nov 8, 2007 21:45	#1
JIMMYB Points: Join Date: Feb 7, 2007 Status: Offline	The motive is very simple, to make money from it. If Luoyang wins the arguement, its local tourism industry will be prosperous. This is not the first case. Do you know Yan Di, the earliest ancestor of Chinese? Baoji (Shaanxi Province), Gaoping (Shanxi Province) and Yanling County(Hunan Province) are also competing for Yan Di's Mausoleum. No matter who will win this 'game', it will benefit a lot.

Nov 9, 2007 06:10	#2
FAERIEQUEENE Points: Join Date: Aug 8, 2006 Status: Offline	While the start point of Tea Caravan Trail being the city of Pu'er is rather clear, the east starting point of the Silk Road... it's very controversial, there is even a sea Silk Road route i heard. But not for the sake of the tourism competition (another Shangri-la battle...), it's a very interesting topic to research about

Nov 9, 2007 21:07	#3
ZOEY Points: Join Date: Nov 29, 2004 Status: Offline	The Starting Point of the Silk Road is undoubtedly Xi'an. In the Han Dynasty, Zhangqian led his men to travel the western regions of China such as Turpan and Gaochang. Many history documents recorded the events.

Nov 12, 2007 21:16	#4
SUNNYDREAM Points: Join Date: Jun 11, 2007 Status: Offline	No need to argue on the acknoledged starting point of China. Some bodies' intention is really questionable

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