Rating: 9,3/10 (2567 votes) Zheng He – he is a famous diplomat and military leader. He led 7 large trade and military sea expeditions. In 1403, at the Dragon River shipyard, which was located at the walls of Nanjing, right at the confluence of the Qinhuai River with the Yangtze, huge ships were built for the expeditions of this navigator. Some historians believe that he was the first to travel around the world and discover America. The grave of this great man is located in Nanjing. We also recommend reading China Bell Pavilion, Nanjing Resort Topic: Tomb of Admiral Zheng He in China, Nanjing Resort. |