Long ago, China had a road through the mountains.
很久以前，中国有一条翻山越岭的路。
People carried tea on horses and mules.
人们用马和骡子驮着茶叶。
They traded tea for strong horses.
他们用茶叶换回强壮的马匹。
The road crossed high mountains and deep valleys.
这条路要翻过高山，穿过深谷。
The trip could take many months.
这一走常常要好几个月。
Along the way, towns grew and cultures met.
沿途的小镇兴旺起来，文化在这里相遇。
That is why it is called the Tea-Horse Road.
这就是它叫茶马古道的原因。
