The Xin'an Hangu Pass, also known as the Han Hangu Pass, is a 2,100-year-old fortified pass located in Henan Province, China. It was constructed during the Han Dynasty and played a crucial role in the Silk Road trade and transportation network. The site features well-preserved Han-era structures, including gate towers, walls, and platforms, providing valuable insights into ancient Chinese history, economy, culture, and military affairs. Xin'an Hangu Pass was designated as a National Key Cultural Relic Protection Unit in 2013 and was inscribed on the UNESCO World Heritage List in 2014 as part of the "Silk Road: The Routes Network of the Chang'an-Tianshan Corridor" project.

The Dingding Gate Site of the Sui-Tang Luoyang City is a significant historical site located in Luoyang, China. It served as the southern entrance and urban district of Luoyang, the eastern starting point of the Silk Road during the 7th to 10th centuries. The site features well-preserved architectural remains, including gate foundations, gateways, partition walls, and rammed earth and brick construction techniques, providing insights into the urban planning and material civilization of the Tang Empire. The discovery of camel hoof prints also confirms the site's role in the thriving trade activities along the Silk Road. The Dingding Gate Site is a testament to the peak of ancient Chinese agrarian civilization and has influenced the planning and construction of cities in East Asia during the Tang Dynasty.

The ancient city of Luoyang, located in Henan Province, China, was the capital of several dynasties for nearly 1,600 years, making it the longest-serving capital in Chinese history. It was a major political, economic, and cultural center, as well as the eastern starting point of the Silk Road. The city's layout, with its central axis and concentric city walls, influenced the design of other East Asian capital cities for over a thousand years. Luoyang's well-preserved archaeological remains provide valuable insights into the civilizational and cultural characteristics of the successive Central Plains dynasties that drove the development of the Silk Road.

The Xingjiao Temple Pagoda in Xi'an, China, is the stupa housing the relics of the renowned Buddhist monk Xuanzang and his disciples Kuiji and Yuanzhe. It is the oldest surviving multi-story pagoda in China and a significant site for the history of Buddhist propagation and Sino-Indian cultural exchange. The pagoda is part of the Xingjiao Temple, one of the ancestral temples of the Buddhist Yogacara School. The pagoda features inscriptions and artifacts from the Tang Dynasty, providing insights into the lives and achievements of the three patriarchs of the Yogacara School. The Xingjiao Temple Pagoda was designated a national cultural relic and inscribed on the UNESCO World Heritage List as part of the Silk Road network.