Lanzhou–Xinjiang high-speed railway: a channel for Belt and Road Initiative

A train runs along the Lanzhou-Xinjiang high-speed railway. The 1,776-kilometer (1,104 mi) route took four years to complete. A total of 795 kilometers (494 mi) lie in Gansu, 268 kilometers (167 mi) are in Qinghai and 713 kilometers (443 mi) are located in Xinjiang. (Wang Jiang/Guangming Picture)

Lanzhou is the capital and largest city in Gansu Province in Northwest China. It used to be an important stop along the Silk Road as well as the head of the famous Hexi Corridor. Ancient travelers heading to Xinjiang from eastern China had to pass by Lanzhou and now travelers can explore along Silk Road by taking Lanzhou-Xinjiang High Speed Rail.