1. Promoted the East-West trade: The Silk Road was an important channel for trade and cultural exchanges between ancient China and western countries, which not only connected the economic and cultural exchanges between the East and the West, but also promoted the trade between the East and the West.
Through the Silk Road, China's silk, tea, porcelain and other commodities were exported to western countries, and western commodities also entered the China market through the Silk Road. This kind of trade not only promotes the economic development of both sides, but also enriches people's lives.
2. It has promoted the development of world civilization: the Silk Road is an important channel for cultural exchanges between the East and the West in ancient times. It not only spread the ancient culture of China, but also promoted the development of world civilization. In countries along the Silk Road, cultures of different ethnic groups and religions blend with each other, forming a rich and colorful culture. These cultures not only enrich the diversity of world cultures, but also make important contributions to the development of human civilization.
3. It promotes exchanges and cooperation among human societies: the Silk Road is not only a channel for economic and cultural exchanges, but also a bridge for exchanges and cooperation among human societies. Through the Silk Road, people of different countries and nationalities can understand each other, respect each other and cooperate with each other, thus promoting the progress and development of human society.
Important cities on the Silk Road:
1, Chang 'an: Chang 'an is one of the starting points of the Silk Road and the capital of the Tang Dynasty. During the Tang Dynasty, Chang 'an became one of the largest cities in the world and one of the famous historical metropolises in the world. On the Silk Road, Chang 'an is an important transit station and an important trade center.
2. Luoyang: Luoyang is one of the important starting points of the Silk Road and one of the important ancient capitals in the history of China. During the Tang Dynasty, Luoyang and Chang 'an were both called "two capitals" and were one of the important cities on the Silk Road. Luoyang is also an important political, cultural and economic center in history.
3.Xi 'an: Xi 'an is one of the destinations of the Silk Road and one of the important cities in the history of China. In the Han Dynasty, Xi 'an became an important commercial and cultural center. During the Tang Dynasty, Xi became the end of the Silk Road and one of the important cities in western China.
There are other important cities such as Lanzhou, Jiuquan and Zhangye. These cities are important trade and cultural centers in history and important nodes on the Silk Road.