Legendary Silk Road

[Music] places full of [Music] magic Oriental architecture of stupendous [Music] Beauty [Music] people who are famous for their Traditions hospitality and zest for [Music] life and a train which follows the traces of this legendary trade route and transforms a ride into a once- in a-lifetime experience [Music] the journey takes us through a largely unexplored region of the world through three Central Asian countries Turkmenistan usbekistan and Kazakhstan the route leads to some of the most important cultural Treasures of the historic Silk Road in the olden days it was an exhausting trip through dangerous deserts and over freezing cold mountains but in this private train the historical Silk Road has been turned into a comfortable and gracious Journey the Orient Silk Road Express offers first class service with modern compartments some with private [Music] bathrooms enjoying the Comforts of today guests can travel into the past A Journey Through Time on railroad tracks the adventure takes you through the heart of Central Asia along the old trading route which for thousands of years linked two continents to one another Asia's China to the Mediterranean countries of Europe not only silk was transported but religions perspectives and entire philosophies were exchanged between East and [Music] West the train passengers are greeted in the USC city of bukara one of the legendary Caravan way stations on the Silk [Music] Road bukara boasts dozens of magnificent monuments commemorating the Golden Age of the great Silk [Music] Road the opulence of the former Trade Center is reflected even today in the breathtaking richness of its [Music] buildings a kaleidoscope of over 1,000 years of Central Asian architecture [Music] a visit to one of the city's famous dome covered bazaars not much has changed here silk cloth carpets embroidery and elaborately painted Ceramics are bought and sold here just as they were a thousand years ago handycraft along the historical Silk Road have a long and distinguished tradition then and now it has always been a home to master Craftsman of all trades just 10 km outside the city lies one one of the most sacred sites of Central Asia the famous Shrine of an Islamic [Music] order during Soviet times religion was forbidden many Islamic women were even forced to burn their veils today the complex is again filled with believers USC people practice a moderate form of Islam and one that welcomes the [Music] Curious visitors have two whole days to explore at their Leisure the cultural heritage of [Music] bukara the train journey continues through the steps of Central Asia where the camel Caravans crossed the deserts heavily Laden with spices Furs and silk as the Arid steps Roll by passengers can easily imagine how vital the scattered oases were for man and Beast fortunately their Journey to the trains restaurant does not have to be hazardous at all fresh meals are prepared on board daily including many Regional specialities the atmosphere is relaxed one quickly gets to know one's fellow Travelers the tour guide gives fascinating background information about the country and people over an onboard radio also in English the train crosses the AMU darya one of Central Asia's largest rivers and the most important water supply for agriculture in the region the Orient Silk Road Express is now traveling through Northwestern usbekistan the next destination is one of the most famous oasis towns on the old Silk Road [Music] pulling into the station at Ur The rhythms of the Orient set the tone for a very special day [Music] [Music] trip [Music] kiva's medieval Center comes straight out of a fairy tale from 1,1 kns wandering through the Lively alleys it is immediately clear that today silk still plays an important role in hea freshly dyed the silks hang in the courtyards to dry the silk will primarily be used for weaving carpets depending on the size and complexity of the design it could take up to 9 months to make a single silk carpet for wedding couples the astonishing beauty of he over 60 madrasas palaces mosum and minettes make a memorable backdrop the ideal location for many young USCS to take their vows hia is a perfect example of Islamic Artistry the city bewitches its visitors with an almost dizzying wealth of form and color [Applause] [Music] [Music] the journey along the Silk Road continues now the train is rolling through the sparsely vegetated desert of kizl Kum in southern usbekistan on the horizon the Ali mountains are clearly visible that this is still an important trade route can be seen as countless tanker cars are passed mostly filled with crude oil destined for the West arrival at samak Khan's train station it is the most famous stop on the Silk Road one of the world's oldest cultural centers and once capital of the powerful Empire of timour already in Marco Polo's time the ancient stronghold of Islamic Art and learning was known as one of the most beautiful cities of the world the Mosaic Gates of the famous necropolis of shahis Cinda Shimmer in silky shades of blue turquoise and green an unforgettable panoply of [Music] colors the legendary registan Square the heart of samand and one of the highlights of the [Music] journey three magnificent madrasas frame the [Music] square these ancient buildings Whisper of people and events of bygone [Music] ages [Music] at night summer appears suspended between reality and a dream back to saman's train station after two days of sightseeing the train sets off again today it's bringing its passengers to one of the most remote corners of Central Asia to an area that until recently was almost inaccessible to tourists the fabled basun region with its ancient fire worshipping rituals and shamanic Traditions the people of basun continue to practice their ancient ways and greet the tour group with the customary songs and dances of the Tiny Village of [Music] [Music] Lang the women are wearing their traditional costumes the entire Village has come together to welcome the far traveled [Music] [Applause] visitors with great pride The Village Elder tells of his countless children and their way of life in the mountains this encounter between the people from east and west from vastly different cultures is just as it was hundreds of years ago on the Silk Road of [Music] [Music] old then as it is now it is an adventure a journey into a little explored and often untouched landcape the tracks follow one of the most famous trade routes of the world even today a major Corridor through the cultures of the world it is a voyage of discovery which awakens the Pioneer Spirit those who take the journey we'll see a myth turn to [Music] [Music] reality

Channel: Lernidee Erlebnisreisen

Views: 151,370

Keywords: Reisen, Silk Road, Lernidee, Orient

Id: Y-RH5hK5o2s

Length: 15min 20sec (920 seconds)

Published: Thu Apr 03 2014