Traditional crafts along the Belt and Road

A Genevan watchmaker demonstrates his country’s long-standing watchmaking techniques during an exhibition on Swiss watch culture at the Capital Museum in Beijing on April 23, 2015. (Photo/Xinhua)

With their rich historical heritage, the Silk Road Economic Belt and the 21st Century Maritime Silk Road have facilitated not only economic prosperity but also tremendous cultural exchange. These traditional handicrafts, passed down from generation to generation, stand as priceless pearls shining along the Belt and Road.