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The Hexi Corridor, a part of the Silk Road in Gansu province, extends from Wushaoling Mountain in the east to Dunhuang city in the west. It is bordered by the Qilian Mountain range to the south and various peaks like Longshou Mountain to the north. Spanning approximately 1,000 kilometers in length and varying in width from a few kilometers to nearly 200 kilometers, it got its name from its corridor-like appearance as well as its location to the west of the Yellow River (Hexi literally means "west of the river"). This region played a pivotal role in historical, economic, and cultural exchanges among diverse ethnic groups in ancient northern China, owing to its strategic location and distinctive cultural landscape.

The Hexi Corridor was once a crucial passageway of the Silk Road, witnessing the intersection and collision of Eastern and Western civilizations. Today, it still shines brightly, not only as a treasure of Chinese culture, but also as an important window for China's opening up.

Check out the first episode of The Hexi Corridor series to explore its mysteries from history to the present day!