China, an outstanding explorer, traveler and diplomat in the Han Dynasty, made great contributions to the development of the Silk Road, opened up the north-south road to the western regions in the Han Dynasty, and introduced blood horses, grapes, alfalfa, pomegranate, walnuts, flax, etc. from various countries in the western regions.

Xuanzang in the Tang Dynasty

The founder of the legalist school of Buddhism in China. After becoming a monk, I visited a famous Buddhist teacher and went to Tianzhu to study Buddhism. Emperor Taizong stayed in Zhenguan for three years and arrived in Tianzhu after difficulties. At first, he studied in Nalanduo Temple. Later, he traveled around Tianzhu. In the 19th year of Zhenguan (AD 645), he returned to Chang 'an. He translated Buddhist scriptures by literal translation and meticulous translation, and wrote "The Western Regions of Datang" to study India.

Zheng He in Ming Dynasty

Zheng He is knowledgeable, familiar with the history, geography, culture and religion of western countries, and has outstanding diplomatic skills.

During Zheng He's voyage to the West, he traveled tirelessly to and from western countries, properly handled various foreign affairs, solved a series of thorny problems, resolved contradictions, stabilized international relations and enhanced China's prestige.

To sum up, the mission and achievements of Zheng He's voyages to the West mainly include four aspects:

1. Carry out peaceful diplomacy and stabilize the international order in Southeast Asia.

2. Deterre the enemy, contain the Mongolian forces and safeguard national security.

3. Develop overseas trade and spread Chinese civilization.

4. Develop marine industry and lay Asian-African routes.