Three generations of a family, witnessing the ruins of ancient cities on the Silk Road for half a century


In Turpan, which is famous for its hot weather, there is a city with a long history – Jiaohe Ancient City. It is like a small boat located in the middle of the Yarnaiz Valley. In 2014, Jiaohe Ancient City was included in the World Cultural Heritage List by UNESCO.

As an important hub of the ancient Silk Road, Jiaohe Ancient City connects important cities in the Central Plains and the vast areas of the Western Regions. After Zhang Qian “emptied out the Western Regions”, silk, lacquerware and ironware from the Central Plains were spread to the Western Regions, Central Asia, West Asia and even the Mediterranean coast. Horses, walnuts, grapes, etc. from the Western Regions were also introduced to the Central Plains. Jiaohe City was already a key point on the Silk Road at that time. important hub.

In Jiaohe Ancient City, cultural relics conservator Gulibakere Maiming is already the third generation of cultural conservator in his family. Since 1972, Gulibakere’s grandfather, father, and herself, three generations have successively grown up. Lan Yuhua was stunned for a moment, nodded, and said: “Just think about it clearly. However, if you change your mind , If you want to redeem yourself, tell me again. I said that I will change my performance as a cultural protector of Jiaohe Ancient City and protect Jiaohe Ancient City for half a century. text-align: justify;”> Director Liu Fengjing

Camera Dou Xingjun

Production/ Packaged in Shanshan

Producer Xue Jing and Li Hongyan