Welcome to the Silk Road Society (UK). We aim to raise awareness of the regions of Eastern Europe, Central Asia and China through which the ancient Silk Roads traversed.

The trade routes linking imperial Rome with remote China, known collectively as the Silk Roads, were once the greatest on earth. Many great men have undertaken travels along this intricate trade network and the Silk Roads have left an unparalleled imprint on the world's civilisations. Their history is a collection of golden tales in majestic cities and magical landscapes.

This website provides a forum for discussion on a range topics related to the Silk Road, from travel and photography to charity work and academic research. The Silk Road Society is run as a club for members and we encourage your active participation in its development.

We hope that you, like us, will join in the Society's discussions and support the charities that are striving to ensure we remember its distinct contributions and help its peoples of today. Become a member and we will keep you informed of future events and news. Plus you can enjoy access to members-only parts of the website, including travel guides, a discussion forum and photos from countries along the ancient Silk Roads. Membership is free, so please sign up here.

We are actively seeking members to help provide articles and resources for the Society, please contact us if you have an article relating to Silk Road travel, heritage or history.

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"A journey of a thousand miles begins with a single step"

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