What does the ancient tea-horse road mean?

The ancient tea-horse road refers to the folk international trade passage which exists in the southwest of China and takes caravan as the main means of transportation.

The ancient tea-horse road is a corridor for economic and cultural exchanges among ethnic groups in southwest China. The ancient tea-horse road is divided into Shaanxi, Kangzang (Sichuan-Tibet line) and Yunnan-Tibet line. The ancient tea-horse road originated from the tea-horse exchange in the southwest frontier of ancient times, and flourished in the Tang and Song Dynasties, Ming and Qing Dynasties and the middle and late World War II. The ancient tea-horse road is divided into three main routes: Shaanxi-Gansu, Shaanxi-Kang and Yunnan-Tibet, connecting Sichuan, Yunnan and Tibet, extending to Bhutan, Sikkim, Nepal and India, and finally to the Red Sea coast of West Asia and West Africa.

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Historical value of the ancient tea-horse road

1, the ancient road of civilized exchange

The ancient tea-horse road is not only an important channel for ancient ancestors to migrate and flow between Wei-zang and modern Sichuan-Yunnan, but also an important channel for ancient civilization to spread and communicate between modern Sichuan-Yunnan-Tibet.

2. National cultural migration corridor

On this 65,438+00,000-mile-long ancient road, Han, Tibetan, Yi, Naxi, Lisu, Hani, Jino, Qiang, Pumi, Bai, Nu, Jingpo and Achang have thrived here for thousands of years, which shows the diversity and primitive national culture in southwest China.

3. The road of national spirit

When it comes to the ancient tea-horse road, you can't help but mention the caravan. For thousands of years, caravans have formed a unique cultural carrier. Their spirit is attached to this ancient road and becomes an integral part of China's national spirit.

4. The road to national unity and integration

The ancient tea-horse road is like a huge network in southwest China. Through this network, people of all ethnic groups have strengthened contact and communication, promoted the interaction, development and integration of politics, economy and culture among ethnic groups, and enhanced emotional ties.

5, the road to defend the border.

The expansion of the ancient tea-horse road and the prosperity of tea-horse trade promoted the stability and consolidation of the southwest frontier of China.

6, the road to economic development

The ancient tea-horse road promoted the formation of many towns in this area, and greatly promoted the economic development of this area through the tea-horse trade.