Silk Roads: the Routes Network of Chang'an-Tianshan Corridor
Kyrgyzstan UNESCO World Heritage Site
The Silk Roads: the Routes Network of Chang'an-Tianshan Corridor is a transboundary World Heritage Site. It is the second most looked-up sight in Kyrgyzstan. This site represents a significant portion of the historical Silk Road network.
Planning a visit
The best time to visit is during the spring months of April and May or the autumn months of September and October. During these periods, temperatures range from 16 °C to 28 °C, and rainfall is moderate. The summer months from June to August reach daily highs of 31 °C to 32 °C and experience the highest rainfall, with up to 107 millimeters in August. Winter months, including December and January, are cold, with temperatures often dropping below freezing to -4 °C and minimal rainfall.
The nearest airport is Xi'an Xianyang International Airport, situated 18 kilometers from the site. The area is located 3,104 kilometers from Bishkek. Visitors can combine a trip here with several nearby sights. The Weiyang Palace is located at the site. Other locations include the Great Mosque of Xi'an at 8.6 kilometers, Daming Palace at 9.5 kilometers, and the Small Wild Goose Pagoda at 10.2 kilometers. The Giant Wild Goose Pagoda is also accessible, located 13.3 kilometers from the site.
Weather by month
The warmest month is July, with an average high of 32 °C. The wettest is August, with about 107 mm of rain.
| Jan | Feb | Mar | Apr | May | Jun | Jul | Aug | Sep | Oct | Nov | Dec | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average high, °C | 7 | 11 | 16 | 23 | 28 | 31 | 32 | 31 | 26 | 20 | 14 | 8 |
| Average low, °C | -3 | -1 | 3 | 10 | 15 | 20 | 23 | 21 | 16 | 10 | 3 | -2 |
| Rainfall, mm | 7 | 11 | 26 | 37 | 59 | 67 | 102 | 107 | 103 | 56 | 20 | 7 |
| Rainy days | 3 | 4 | 7 | 9 | 10 | 12 | 16 | 14 | 13 | 12 | 6 | 2 |
Temperatures and rainfall: 1981–2010 averages for this spot (4 km grid), from CHELSA. Rainy days: 2015–2024, NASA POWER.
