Season 2

18 episodes April 4, 1983

Past and Present of the World's Greatest "Road" Take the voyage of a lifetime as you trace the Silk Road, the name given ancient trade routes which provided some of the earliest contacts between Western and Eastern cultures. Not only will you be treated to a view of breathtaking scenery and artistic treasures, you'll also learn about the lifestyles of the people living along the route today. This historical production was made as a joint effort between NHK and CCTV, China Central Television Network.

Episodes

1 Across the Pamirs Apr 4, 1983 No ratings 2 The King's Road May 2, 1983 No ratings 3 Legendary Ladakh Jun 6, 1983 No ratings 4 The Travels of Xuang Zang in India Jul 4, 1983 No ratings 5 The Scorching Sun and the Southern Road of Iran Aug 1, 1983 No ratings 6 The Desert: In Search of Wisdom Sep 5, 1983 No ratings 7 Beyond Baghdad Oct 3, 1983 No ratings 8 The Road Vanished into a Lake Nov 7, 1983 No ratings 9 Across the Steppes Dec 5, 1983 No ratings 10 The Sky Horses of Davan Jan 9, 1984 No ratings 11 The Soghdian Merchants Feb 6, 1984 No ratings 12 The Glory of Samarkand Mar 5, 1984 No ratings 13 Across the Karakum Desert Apr 2, 1984 No ratings 14 The Other Silk Road May 7, 1984 No ratings 15 The Caravans Move West Jun 4, 1984 No ratings 16 The Horsemen of Turkey Jul 2, 1984 No ratings 17 The Silk City at the Edge of Asia Aug 20, 1984 No ratings 18 All Roads Lead to Rome Sep 3, 1984 No ratings