The Silk Road, an ancient network of overland and marine routes linking Asia with Europe and Africa for commercial and cultural exchanges more than 2,000 years ago, is the theme of Chinese choreographer Yang Wei's latest dance drama that will debut in Beijing later in the month.

Silk Road, which mixes traditional Chinese dance and contemporary dance in lavish presentations, has been produced by the Shaanxi Song and Dance Troupe.

It premiered in Xi'an, capital of Northwest China's Shaanxi province, in January.