When in 1266 Kublai Khan invited Niccolo and Maffeo Polo, respectively father and uncle of the legendary Venetian merchant ...

BEIJING - Seven hundred years after his death, legendary Italian traveler Marco Polo remains an inspiration for those passionate about the cultures of China and Italy, and a symbol of the ties ...

FENG YONGBIN/CHINA DAILY This year marks the 700th anniversary of the passing of Marco Polo, the Italian explorer who traveled to China in the 13th century and made the country known to many ...

In the 13th century, the Venetian merchant Marco Polo followed the Silk Road on his extensive travels through Asia. He brought back with him tales of adventures, the concept of paper money, and ...

The exhibition Real and Imaginary Lands, China and Marco Polo: A Tale of Books kicks off at the Shanghai Library in East China, showcasing original Italian manuscripts and featuring over 100 ...

Almost 750 years ago, a young Venetian merchant named Marco Polo wrote a remarkable book chronicling his travels in China. The Book ... and he gives me an IOU. When I go to your shop later ...