22 World Heritage sites in China along the Silk Road

Updated: 2015-07-15 10:11

(chinadaily.com.cn)

21. Sanzang Pagoda, Shaanxi province

22 World Heritage sites in China along the Silk Road

Sanzang Pagoda in Xi'an, Shaanxi province was erected in 1944. The pagoda houses the remains of the Tang dynasty monk, Xuan Zang, who is famous for his trip to India to bring back Buddhist scriptures.[Photo/CFP]