The Silk Road

Gobi, The Forbidden Oasis (1x12)

Air date: Dec 12, 2017

A Uyghur family invite Alfred into their home, where he learns about their way of life and growing techniques. Gaochang was once an important way-stage on the Silk Road and a famous centre of learning. Alfred visits the city of Turpan, in the heart of the desert, and the tunnels of its ingenious water-supply system.