About the Author:

Zhang Yiping

Summary:

This book tells the story of the famous Chinese explorer Zhang Qian and his two journeys from China to Central Asia. It portrays Zhang Qian, who lived during the Han dynasty, as the first traveler to open the route to the West. The Silk Road that emerged from his missions inaugurated a new era in economic and cultural exchanges between East and West. His courageous and devoted expeditions became one of the most remarkable and legendary chapters in the history of China–Western cultural contacts.

The book highlights the historical significance of cultural exchange and diplomacy, providing a comprehensive account of the events surrounding the opening of the Silk Road.