What is the significance of the Silk Road?

First of all, the Silk Road is a window of understanding between China and the world. After the formation of the Silk Road, China's silk fabrics began to appear in Europe, and since then they began to enjoy a high reputation. In the Roman Empire, China's silk fabrics were even regarded as precious items, leading to social fashion. The Confucian culture in China had formed at that time and began to spread around the world.