Entering the blue-tinted Jiaohe Ancient City, feels like stepping into a dream. Amidst ancient ruins where only the wind speaks, you sense that time has not quite passed, but has been frozen here. The Han-Tang courier stations, the royal banners of the Jushi Kingdom, the Uygur Buddhist caves—all overlap here. And if you are lucky enough to come to this magical place, be sure to not miss the evening performance. It is an immersive show, with an unforgettable atmosphere. Under the blue dome of the sky, you will join all the other spectators in offering prayers for the travelers of the Silk Road at the Buddhist stupa.