It was a long journey through the desert where there was not only the risk of sandstorms<span> but also </span>starvation<span> and thirst. </span>Bandits<span> were a common threat along the Silk Road. The </span>bandits<span> learned that not only silk was being traveled through those roads, but also gold, precious stones, glass, and other materials from Chin</span>
No dangers I think unless you are traveling alone in deserts. The Silk road streches long into present Turcky. So, it depends on which part of the Silk Road you are going to.
